Find hidden metadata in a PDF

Every PDF carries metadata you never see: who authored it, which software produced it, and when it was created or last edited. VersoPDF's Inspector surfaces all of it in your browser.

  1. Open the Inspector — Drop your PDF in; it's read in your browser, never uploaded.
  2. Read the metadata — Author, producer, and creation and modification dates are laid out clearly.
  3. Act on what you find — Spot leftover author names or edit history before the file goes out.

What hidden metadata does a PDF contain?

Typically the author name, the software that produced it, and creation and modification timestamps — plus sometimes titles, keywords and revision history you didn't intend to share.

Where is my file analysed?

In your browser. The Inspector never uploads the PDF, so its contents stay on your device.

Do I need an account?

The Inspector is a Pro feature, so it needs a Pro plan. Document verification by QR or hash is free for everyone.