# PDF metadata checker

> Check PDF metadata (author, title, subject, keywords, XMP) and privacy score in your browser. Free — no upload.

Canonical: https://mypdf.space/pdf-metadata-checker
Last updated: 2026-10-26

## Answer

Author names and document titles often ride along in PDF properties without appearing on any page. Drop your file into the privacy checker below — the metadata category shows what was found, with a full 0–100 privacy score. Clear it with Remove metadata or Deep Clean.

## Limits

- Metadata is one category among six — also check covered text and PII.
- Best-effort parsing of Info and XMP blocks.
- Clearing metadata does not redact page content.

## FAQ

### What metadata does a PDF store?

Common fields include author, title, subject, keywords, creator/producer app, and dates — plus XMP blocks that can repeat author names.

### How do I remove PDF metadata privately?

Use Remove metadata for Info/XMP, or Deep Clean for a broader strip including forms and embeds. Both run locally.

### Does the metadata checker upload my PDF?

No. Inspection stays in your browser.

## Related

- [Full privacy checker](https://mypdf.space/check-pdf-for-hidden-data)
- [Remove metadata](https://mypdf.space/tools/remove-metadata)
- [Deep Clean](https://mypdf.space/deep-clean-pdf)
- [PDF info](https://mypdf.space/tools/pdf-info)