Document inspection

Info dictionaryXMP metadataLocal inspection

View PDF metadata in your browser.

Inspect, edit, or clear document metadata. Inspect document properties locally before deciding whether metadata needs cleanup.

Input
One PDF
Runtime
Local analysis
Output
Metadata report
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Drop a PDF to inspect metadata

Read title, author, producer, dates, keywords, and page count locally before release.

Local processing · up to 50MB per file
How to use Metadata Viewer
  1. 01

    Choose PDF

    Select the document to analyze. It is loaded into browser memory for metadata extraction.

  2. 02

    Extract metadata

    The workflow reads available properties from the PDF info dictionary, XMP data, and document structure.

  3. 03

    Review results

    Metadata is displayed in an organized format so you can decide whether cleanup or redaction is needed.

Metadata inspection should make hidden document state visible.

Deep extraction

The route inspects PDF info dictionary fields, XMP metadata, and available document properties.

Structured report

Results are grouped into readable sections for review and compliance handoff.

Local analysis

Metadata inspection happens in your browser session so document information stays local.

Document privacy

Analyze sensitive files locally before sharing, archiving, or uploading to another system.

What metadata can reveal

Author, producer, dates, title, keywords, and custom fields may expose workflow history.

Inspection is not removal

Viewing metadata helps you understand risk. Use sanitization/redaction workflows when data must be removed.

PDF metadata analysis without a remote upload queue

Viewing PDF metadata is useful for document analysis, compliance, and release review. Traditional online viewers often require uploading files to remote servers. DocuStitch keeps standard inspection workflows local.

Why local analysis matters

Metadata can reveal author names, dates, producer applications, and workflow history. Inspecting those fields in the browser session reduces unnecessary exposure.

Comprehensive metadata review

The viewer reads available fields from the PDF info dictionary, XMP data, and related document properties.

Deep extraction

Reads metadata from PDF info dictionary, XMP data, and document properties.

Structured view

Displays available metadata in organized sections for easier review.

Privacy focused

Inspection runs in the browser session for standard workflows.

Release review

Useful before sharing, archiving, or sanitizing documents.

Frequently asked questions about Metadata Viewer
Is it safe to analyze sensitive PDFs online?

DocuStitch is designed for local-first inspection, so standard metadata analysis runs in your browser session.

What metadata can be extracted?

Available fields can include author, title, subject, keywords, creation and modification dates, producer, and custom properties.

Can I export the metadata?

The viewer can provide metadata output for documentation and compliance review where supported.

Does this work on password-protected PDFs?

If a file requires a password, unlock it locally first. Analysis then proceeds in the browser session.

Do I need to install software?

No. The tool runs in modern browsers with WebAssembly support.