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PDFCheck Report includes:
Creation & modification dates Author & software used AI-generated detection Edit history timelineHow It Works
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PDFCheck Report includes:
- Creation & modification dates
- Author & software used
- AI-generated detection
- Edit history timeline
Document Info
- Title
- Author
- Subject
- Pages
- Page Size
- Content Type
Creation Details
- Created
- Modified
- Was Modified
- Time Between
Software Used
- Detected Application
- Creator App
- PDF Producer
- PDF Version
AI Generated
Date Confidence
Security
Risks Found
Encrypted
Standard
Fonts Used
Encryption Details
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Document Timeline
Document was originally created
Document was originally created
Document metadata was updated (may differ from content changes)
Modification Summary
Date Anomaly Detected
Note: PDF metadata can be modified, so dates should be considered informational rather than proof of authenticity.
Raw Date Values from PDF
Creation Date (Raw)
Modification Date (Raw)
Unknown Software
Could not identify the specific application
Creator Application
The application that created the original document content
PDF Producer
The library or engine that converted content to PDF format
Technical Specifications
- PDF Version
- Pages
- File Size
- Content Type
Related Software Detected
Fonts Used ()
Verification Checks
All Extracted Metadata
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How to Check PDF Metadata Online
Our free PDF metadata viewer makes it easy to analyze any PDF file in three simple steps.
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Drag and drop or click to select your PDF. We support files up to 100MB. Your file is processed securely in memory.
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Our PDF checker extracts all metadata including creation date, modification history, author, software used, and AI detection markers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About PDF Metadata
Simply upload your PDF file to PDFCheck using drag & drop or the file browser. Our free PDF metadata viewer instantly analyzes your document and displays all embedded metadata including creation date, author, modification history, and the software used to create it — no registration required.
A PDF metadata viewer is a tool that reads and displays hidden information embedded within PDF files. This includes properties like the document title, author name, creation and modification dates, the software used to create the PDF, page count, and security settings. PDFCheck provides one of the most comprehensive free PDF metadata viewers available online.
Yes. PDFCheck includes AI detection that analyzes PDF metadata for signatures of AI-generated content. We detect tools commonly used by LLMs and AI systems, including ReportLab, PyPDF, WeasyPrint, pdf-lib, PDFKit, Puppeteer, and Playwright. The analysis shows confidence levels and specific markers found.
Yes, PDFCheck offers free daily checks with no registration required. Your files are never stored on our servers — analysis happens entirely in memory. For power users, we offer upgraded plans with more daily checks.
Upload the PDF to PDFCheck and check the Dates & Edit Log section. If the creation date and modification date differ, the document has been modified after creation. Our tool calculates and displays the exact time between creation and the last edit, helping you verify document authenticity.
Absolutely. PDFCheck is a 100% web-based PDF metadata viewer that works in any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. There is nothing to download or install. Just visit the site, upload your PDF, and get instant results.
PDFCheck extracts comprehensive metadata including: document title, author, subject, creation date, modification date, PDF producer software, creator application, PDF version, page count, page size, fonts used, encryption status, and security settings. It also performs AI-generation detection and integrity checks.
Upload your PDF to PDFCheck and it will automatically run integrity checks. The verification tab shows whether the document passes structural checks, date consistency analysis, and metadata completeness. Any anomalies or issues are flagged for your review.