Local Privacy tool
View Metadata
View Metadata shows what the file claims about itself. Use it before sharing, or after Remove Metadata, to confirm what is still stored.
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PDF files only up to 100 MB
Files stay local on this device
Private by design. Your files stay on this device and are never uploaded.
How it works
How View Metadata works
View Metadata shows what the file claims about itself. Use it before sharing, or after Remove Metadata, to confirm what is still stored.
Guided steps
How to use View Metadata
- 1Choose a PDF from your device.
- 2Select View metadata.
- 3Read the listed properties in this tab.
- 4Clear the file when you are finished. Nothing is sent away.
Questions
View Metadata FAQs
Does viewing metadata create a download?
No. The tool only displays supported fields from the local file.
Why is a field blank?
The PDF may not store that property, or it may use a structure this reader does not map.
Can I edit metadata here?
Viewing is read-only. Remove Metadata clears supported fields; it does not offer arbitrary tag editing.
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