PDF Metadata API — Extract PDF Document Information
Get detailed metadata from PDF documents including title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, creation date, and modification date. Free API.
What is PDF Metadata Extraction?
PDF metadata extraction reads the XMP and document information dictionary from PDF files. It returns the title, author, subject, keywords, creator application, producer, creation date, modification date, page count, PDF version, and whether the PDF is encrypted.
How to Use It
POST to /api/v1/pdf-info with a multipart/form-data file upload. Returns full metadata including title, author, dates, page count, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can it extract text content?
No. The API extracts document metadata only (title, author, dates, etc.). For text extraction, use a dedicated PDF text extraction tool.