PDF Metadata Extractor: read the title, author, subject, and page count of any PDF

Upload a PDF and instantly extract its metadata: title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, modification date, and page count. Everything runs in your browser: your PDF never leaves your device.

PDF input .pdf
Ready. Upload a PDF to extract its metadata.
Private by design. Your PDF is processed only in this browser. The parsing library is fetched when you upload, but your file never leaves your device.

How to use the PDF Metadata Extractor

  1. 1
    Upload your PDF Drop a PDF file into the upload area or click to browse your device.
  2. 2
    Wait for extraction The tool reads the PDF locally and extracts the Info dictionary and XMP metadata.
  3. 3
    Review the metadata Review the title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, dates, and page count.
  4. 4
    Copy or download Copy the metadata as JSON or text, or download it as a file.

Special features

Standard metadata fields Title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, and modification date.
Page count The tool also reads the total number of pages directly from the PDF structure.
Copy as JSON or text Copy individual fields or all metadata at once, ready to paste into your reference manager or database.
Download as .txt Download the extracted metadata as a plain text file for your records.
100% private No upload, no account, no analytics, no cookies, no localStorage. Your PDF stays in the browser from start to finish.
Safe rendering All metadata is rendered with textContent. No raw HTML or unescaped strings are injected into the page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this PDF metadata extractor free?

Yes. The BlowFix PDF Metadata Extractor is completely free, with no account, no signup, and no usage limit.

Which metadata fields are extracted?

The tool extracts the title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, modification date, and page count from the PDF Info dictionary.

Is my PDF safe?

Yes. Your PDF is processed entirely in your browser. It is never uploaded, stored, or sent anywhere. The tool does not use cookies, analytics, or localStorage.

Does the tool work offline?

After the page and the parsing library have loaded once, metadata extraction runs locally in your browser. The first load requires a connection to download the library file.

What if a PDF has no metadata?

If a PDF has no metadata, the tool will show empty or blank fields for the missing properties. The page count is always available.