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Read document properties and page details from a PDF.

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Extract metadata from one PDF

How to Extract PDF Metadata with IronFreeTools

  1. Upload PDF

    Choose one PDF file from your device or drag and drop it into the upload area.

  2. Extract Metadata

    Click Process Now to read document properties and page-level details.

  3. Download JSON

    Your metadata is ready.
    Download the extracted data as a JSON file.

Extract Metadata

Go Beyond one-off Metadata Extraction with IronPDF for C#/.NET

Read and manage PDF metadata in your C# and .NET applications with IronPDF, from standard properties like title, author and keywords to custom metadata fields.

Need metadata extraction inside your own app? IronPDF lets you read and edit PDF metadata programmatically in C#/.NET.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about extracting PDF metadata

What does Extract PDF Metadata do?

Extract PDF Metadata reads available document properties such as title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, dates, page count, page sizes, and page rotation.

What format is the output?

The extracted metadata downloads as a JSON file so it is easy to inspect, archive, or use in another workflow.

Does this change my PDF?

No. The tool only reads metadata from the PDF and creates a separate JSON output file.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Metadata extraction runs locally in your browser using pdf-lib, so your PDF stays on your device.

Can every PDF metadata field be extracted?

The tool extracts standard metadata fields exposed by the PDF document. Some PDFs may have missing, empty, or custom metadata that is not available through standard fields.

Can I extract metadata from multiple PDFs at once?

This page currently processes one PDF at a time so each output JSON maps clearly to one source document.

Can I read metadata from a password-protected PDF?

Encrypted or password-protected PDFs need to be unlocked before metadata can be extracted.

Do I need an account?

No. Extract PDF Metadata is free to use without sign-up, login, or installation.

Is this tool completely free?

Yes. You can extract PDF metadata for free with no watermarks.

What are the key benefits?

Inspect PDF document properties Export metadata as JSON Check page count, size, and rotation Process files in your browser No account required Keep the original PDF unchanged.