How is this different from other online PDF tools?

Most online PDF tools send your files to a remote server for processing. This tool processes everything locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your files are never transmitted to any server, which means your document content stays entirely under your control.

Are my PDF files uploaded?

No. Your files are read directly by your browser. Your files are never transmitted over the network. The tool works entirely within the browser tab you have open.

Can I verify that files are not uploaded?

Yes. Open your browser's developer tools (F12), go to the Network tab, and watch for any outgoing requests while using the tool. You will see no file data leave your browser. The site may record an anonymous page-view count, which never includes your files and can be disabled.

Does this tool work offline?

Yes, once the page has loaded the tool processes your files entirely in your browser; tool functionality needs no network connection. You can disconnect from the internet and continue using it.

What happens when I refresh the page?

Because nothing is stored on a server, refreshing the page clears your current session. Any files you had selected will need to be selected again.

Does this tool store my files?

No. Files are held in browser memory only for as long as the page is open. Closing or refreshing the page discards them. Nothing is written to disk by the tool, and nothing is sent to a server.

Can this tool unlock password-protected PDFs?

No. This tool does not attempt to remove or bypass PDF password protection. If you know the password, the Unlock PDF tool on this site can remove it locally; then this tool can process the file.

What technologies does this tool use?

This tool uses client-side JavaScript and pdf-lib to read the document's structure and metadata entirely within your browser — your files never leave your browser.

Does this tool use WebAssembly?

No. This tool uses client-side JavaScript and pdf-lib for local PDF structure editing. No WebAssembly is involved.

How do I check a PDF's page count and metadata with this tool?

Pick a PDF from your device with the file picker, then click Inspect. A report appears right in your browser showing the page count, file size, whether the document is encrypted, the page sizes, and any title, author, and other metadata fields it finds.

Why does the page sizes row show several entries instead of one?

Pages are grouped by their rounded dimensions, so a document with mixed page sizes lists each distinct size separately with a count of how many pages share it. Each entry shows the width and height in both millimetres and points along with the orientation.

Why are some metadata fields blank or missing for my PDF?

This tool reads the document information dictionary via pdf-lib, so it shows fields like title, author, creator, and producer only when they are actually present. Metadata stored solely as XMP may not appear, and a document with no information dictionary will report that no metadata was found.

Does PDF Info & Metadata cost anything to use?

PDF Info & Metadata is completely free — no account, no sign-up, and no limit on how many PDFs you inspect, and it always will be. Your file is read directly in your browser using pdf-lib, so the page count, dimensions, encryption status, and metadata are surfaced without the file ever leaving your device or touching a server.

Inspect a PDF Privately — Pages, Sizes, and Metadata in Your Browser

Select a PDF to see its page count, page dimensions, whether it is encrypted, and its metadata — read entirely in your browser with no upload.

Quick answer

What it does: Select a PDF to see its page count, page dimensions, whether it is encrypted, and its metadata — read entirely in your browser with no upload.
Free?: Yes — 100% free, no account or sign-up.
Files uploaded?: No — everything is processed in your browser.
Works offline?: Yes — once the page has loaded.
Best for: A freelancer checks a client PDF's page count and dimensions before quoting a layout job.
Good to know: This tool reads the document information dictionary; XMP-only metadata may not be shown.

How it works

Select a PDF file from your device using the file picker.
The file is read into browser memory — no data leaves your browser.
pdf-lib reads the page count, page sizes, encryption flag, and document metadata.
The information is displayed in your browser; nothing is written or uploaded.

When to use this tool

A freelancer checks a client PDF's page count and dimensions before quoting a layout job.
An IT admin confirms whether a document is encrypted before including it in a batch workflow.
A student verifies the author and title metadata on a file before submitting it for grading.
Only the standard document info fields are read; XMP-only metadata may not be shown.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from other online PDF tools?: Most online PDF tools send your files to a remote server for processing. This tool processes everything locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your files are never transmitted to any server, which means your document content stays entirely under your control.
Are my PDF files uploaded?: No. Your files are read directly by your browser. Your files are never transmitted over the network. The tool works entirely within the browser tab you have open.
Can I verify that files are not uploaded?: Yes. Open your browser's developer tools (F12), go to the Network tab, and watch for any outgoing requests while using the tool. You will see no file data leave your browser. The site may record an anonymous page-view count, which never includes your files and can be disabled.
Does this tool work offline?: Yes, once the page has loaded the tool processes your files entirely in your browser; tool functionality needs no network connection. You can disconnect from the internet and continue using it.
What happens when I refresh the page?: Because nothing is stored on a server, refreshing the page clears your current session. Any files you had selected will need to be selected again.
Does this tool store my files?: No. Files are held in browser memory only for as long as the page is open. Closing or refreshing the page discards them. Nothing is written to disk by the tool, and nothing is sent to a server.
Can this tool unlock password-protected PDFs?: No. This tool does not attempt to remove or bypass PDF password protection. If you know the password, the Unlock PDF tool on this site can remove it locally; then this tool can process the file.
What technologies does this tool use?: This tool uses client-side JavaScript and pdf-lib to read the document's structure and metadata entirely within your browser — your files never leave your browser.
Does this tool use WebAssembly?: No. This tool uses client-side JavaScript and pdf-lib for local PDF structure editing. No WebAssembly is involved.
How do I check a PDF's page count and metadata with this tool?: Pick a PDF from your device with the file picker, then click Inspect. A report appears right in your browser showing the page count, file size, whether the document is encrypted, the page sizes, and any title, author, and other metadata fields it finds.
Why does the page sizes row show several entries instead of one?: Pages are grouped by their rounded dimensions, so a document with mixed page sizes lists each distinct size separately with a count of how many pages share it. Each entry shows the width and height in both millimetres and points along with the orientation.
Why are some metadata fields blank or missing for my PDF?: This tool reads the document information dictionary via pdf-lib, so it shows fields like title, author, creator, and producer only when they are actually present. Metadata stored solely as XMP may not appear, and a document with no information dictionary will report that no metadata was found.
Does PDF Info & Metadata cost anything to use?: PDF Info & Metadata is completely free — no account, no sign-up, and no limit on how many PDFs you inspect, and it always will be. Your file is read directly in your browser using pdf-lib, so the page count, dimensions, encryption status, and metadata are surfaced without the file ever leaving your device or touching a server.