March 24, 20263 min read

PDF Info — View Document Properties, Metadata, and Details

Inspect PDF file properties: page count, file size, dimensions, fonts, encryption status, metadata, version, and more. Understand any PDF at a glance.

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Everything About a PDF in One View

MyPDF's PDF Info tool analyzes any PDF and shows all its properties — no need to install Adobe Acrobat or dig through menus.

What You'll See

Basic Info

Property	What It Tells You
Page count	Total number of pages
File size	Size in KB or MB
Page dimensions	Width x height in mm/inches (e.g., A4: 210 x 297 mm)
PDF version	1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 2.0 — affects feature compatibility
Linearized	Whether it's optimized for web viewing

Metadata

Field	Example
Title	"Annual Report 2026"
Author	"Jane Smith"
Subject	"Financial performance"
Keywords	"finance, annual, revenue"
Creator	"Microsoft Word"
Producer	"macOS Quartz PDFContext"
Creation date	"2026-03-15 14:30:00"
Modification date	"2026-03-20 09:15:00"

Security

Property	Status
Encryption	None / 128-bit AES / 256-bit AES
Password protected	Yes/No (open password)
Print allowed	Yes/No
Copy allowed	Yes/No
Edit allowed	Yes/No

Content Analysis

Property	Details
Fonts used	List of all embedded/referenced fonts
Contains images	Yes/No, count and total image size
Contains forms	Yes/No, number of form fields
Contains JavaScript	Yes/No (security concern)
Contains bookmarks	Yes/No, count
PDF/A compliant	Yes/No, which level

How to Use

Step 1: Upload Your PDF

Open PDF Info and upload your file.

Step 2: Read the Report

All properties display instantly. No downloading needed.

When PDF Info Is Useful

Before printing — check page dimensions to select the right paper size
Troubleshooting — find out why a PDF won't open (encryption), won't copy text (restrictions), or looks bad (missing fonts)
Security audit — check for JavaScript, encryption status, and edit permissions
Compliance check — verify PDF/A compliance for archival
Font checking — verify all fonts are embedded (prevents text rendering issues)
Before editing — understand the PDF's structure before you modify it

Tips

Check fonts before sharing — if fonts aren't embedded, text may display differently on other computers
Check encryption before editing — save time by knowing upfront if you need to unlock first
Check linearization for web PDFs — if hosting a PDF online, make sure it's linearized
Check JavaScript — PDFs with JavaScript can be security risks; know before opening

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit the properties I see?

PDF Info is read-only. Use Edit Metadata to change title, author, and other metadata fields.

Is my PDF uploaded to a server?

The file is processed securely and deleted immediately after analysis. No data is stored.

What PDF versions exist?

PDF 1.0 (1993) through PDF 2.0 (2017). Most modern PDFs are version 1.5-1.7. Version affects which features are available.

Edit Metadata — Change PDF properties
Compress PDF — Reduce the file size shown in PDF Info
Unlock PDF — Remove encryption shown in PDF Info
Linearize PDF — Optimize for web if not linearized