File Metadata Analyzer
Extract hidden metadata from PDF, Office documents, and images
About File Metadata Analyzer
Analyze files to extract hidden metadata that can reveal sensitive information. Find PDF author, creation software, document company, camera info from images, and more. Essential for OSINT investigations and privacy audits. Use this file metadata analyzer for pdf metadata, exif, document metadata, file author. Built for osint workflows with practical output quality. Key capabilities include Extract PDF author, creator, producer, Parse Office document metadata (docx, xlsx, pptx), Read image EXIF data (camera, date, GPS). Runs securely in your browser with no installation and no account required.
This free online file metadata analyzer runs directly in your browser with no installation required. It is designed for users searching for accurate results, fast processing, and privacy-first workflows.
Drop a file to analyze
Supports PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Images, and more
Why use this file metadata analyzer?
Use this tool to complete file metadata analyzer workflows quickly and accurately without sending data to third-party services. It is designed for practical browser-based usage and reliable output.
- Extract PDF author, creator, producer
- Parse Office document metadata (docx, xlsx, pptx)
- Read image EXIF data (camera, date, GPS)
- Privacy analysis with risk assessment
- View raw metadata as JSON
- Support for multiple file formats
- Identify software used to create files
- Detect document company and manager
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata can be found in a PDF?
PDFs can contain author name, creation/modification dates, software used (Creator/Producer), title, subject, keywords, and sometimes the company or organization name.
Why is file metadata a privacy concern?
Metadata can reveal who created a document, when it was created, what software was used, and for images, even GPS location. This information can be used to identify or track individuals.
How can I remove metadata from files?
Most office applications have options to inspect and remove document properties. For images, tools like ExifTool can strip EXIF data. PDFs can be sanitized with various PDF tools.
What file types are supported?
We support PDF, Microsoft Office documents (docx, xlsx, pptx), OpenDocument formats, and common image formats (JPEG, PNG). Each file type has different metadata fields.
Common use cases
Teams and individuals use this file metadata analyzer for debugging, validation, data cleanup, testing, and repeatable browser-based workflows.
Because it runs directly in your browser, it helps reduce setup time and speeds up tasks that would otherwise require scripts, local tooling, or external SaaS utilities.