Inspect a PDF
See who made a PDF, which fonts it uses, how large its pages are and whether it is protected, without changing a thing.
or drop a PDF anywhere on this page
Accepts PDF
Nothing is changed. The document is only read.
- Nothing uploaded
- No account
- Nothing changed
- Free
How to inspect a PDF
A PDF inspector shows what a document says about itself before you rely on it or share it: its author and the software that made it, the dates it was created and changed, its page sizes, the fonts it contains and whether it is protected. Choosing a file is all it takes. The document is read on your own device, nothing is written, and nothing is uploaded.
- Choose a PDF file, or drop a PDF anywhere on this page. There is nothing else to press.
- Read the report that appears below.
Why it is better on your device
- Private by design. Your files never leave your device. There is no copy on a server to be kept, leaked or deleted later.
- No waiting. Work starts the moment you choose a file, because there is nothing to upload or download first.
- Nothing is changed. The document is only read. Nothing is written, saved or modified.
- Free, with no account. No sign-up, no watermark added to your work, and it keeps working offline after your first visit.
Good to know
- It reports what the document says about itself. A document can contain inaccurate details: this shows you what is there, not whether it is true.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How can I see the properties of a PDF?
Choose your PDF and a report appears straight away, listing its metadata, page sizes, fonts and protection.
Can I see who created a PDF?
If the document records an author or the software that made it, the report shows it. Many documents carry these details without their owners realizing.
Does inspecting a PDF change it?
No. The document is only read. Nothing is written, saved or modified.
Is my PDF uploaded to inspect it?
No. The document is read on your device, inside your browser, and nothing is sent anywhere.