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Inspect a PDF — Structure, Fonts, Images and Hidden Metadata
A PDF carries more than its pages. There's a structure of page dimensions, embedded fonts and image objects — and a metadata block with author names, software and dates that most people never see.
These two tools let you look inside a document before you send it, and clean up what shouldn't travel with it. Both operate locally, which matters because the files worth inspecting are usually the sensitive ones.
Tools in this category
PDF Analyzer →
Deep document inspection: page dimensions, font usage, image count, and metadata.
Metadata Editor →
View, edit, or wipe author, title, keywords, producer, and creation date fields.
Compress PDF →
Significantly reduce PDF file size while retaining crystal clear visual quality.
Which tool should you use?
| Use this | When it is the right choice |
|---|---|
| PDF Analyzer | A file is unexpectedly heavy, prints oddly, or must meet a print shop's requirements. |
| Metadata Editor | You're publishing or sharing a document and don't want hidden author or software details attached. |
| Compress PDF | The analysis shows where the weight is and you want to shrink it. |
Frequently asked questions
What is hidden in PDF metadata?
Typically the title, author, subject, keywords, creator and producer (the software that made it), plus creation and modification dates. Some files store extra XMP data.
Does editing metadata change the document?
Not visually. Pages, text and images stay identical — only the descriptive fields attached to the file change.
Why does font information matter?
A font that isn't embedded is substituted by whatever viewer opens the file, which is the usual reason a PDF looks different on someone else's machine.