Inspect metadata and text patterns
Inspect metadata and text patterns. Configure the available options, inspect the result and download it from your browser.
How it works
- Choose the supported source file or files from your device.
- Open a PDF with readable text and review the metadata and pattern findings.
- Inspect each finding against the original document before deciding what to remove.
Pattern matching can miss sensitive data or flag harmless text. Review the document before sharing.
When to use this tool
Check common patterns and standard document properties before sharing.
What to check before sharing
Pattern matching can miss sensitive information and flag harmless text. It is not a complete security audit.
Supported files
Pattern matching can miss sensitive data or flag harmless text. Review the document before sharing.
Inputs: PDF. Performance depends on your device. Download important work before closing the browser; local storage is not a backup.
Troubleshooting
If the file will not open, check it in another PDF reader. If it is password-protected, use Remove a PDF password with a password you know. For scans that need selectable text, run Make a PDF searchable first.
Common questions
What is this tool useful for?
Check common patterns and standard document properties before sharing.
What should I check in the result?
Pattern matching can miss sensitive information and flag harmless text. It is not a complete security audit.
Which files can I use?
Supported inputs: PDF. Pattern matching can miss sensitive data or flag harmless text. Review the document before sharing.
Is this free?
Core tools require no account or subscription and add no watermark.
Do my documents leave my device?
Document processing runs in your browser. PDF Studio does not upload document files. Explicitly saved drafts and My files remain in this browser until deleted. Read aloud may use network-backed browser voices.