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Read PDF author

Audit the Author field before you publish.

Client

Max 25 MB · processed locally

Nearby workflows on Toolcore

  • PDF info — Inspect page count, metadata, and encryption status—processing stays in your browser. after you download or inspect a PDF on this page.
  • Set PDF author — Set Author metadata and download the PDF. after you download or inspect a PDF on this page.
  • Edit PDF metadata — Change PDF title, author, subject, and keywords in the browser—download an updated copy without upload. after you download or inspect a PDF on this page.
  • PDF tools — Hub for browser PDF utilities—merge, split, convert, edit pages, and extract text. after you download or inspect a PDF on this page.

Common use cases

  • Read PDF author for quick local checks without uploading data.
  • Copy results into tickets, docs, or classroom notes.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Unexpected input shape

    See the intro and how-to notes for accepted formats.

FAQ

Is processing local?

Yes—this runs entirely in your browser.

Agent prefill?

Open the page directly—multi-field or file inputs are not URL-prefilled.

More tools

Related utilities you can open in another tab—mostly client-side.