How to use PDF analysis tools
Start with PDF Document Inspector when you need to see what a PDF contains before you edit, send, or archive it. The inspector reports page count, page dimensions, orientation, rotation, encryption and permission indicators, metadata, embedded fonts, bookmarks, and hyperlinks. It examines the file without editing it. The category describes processing as local in your browser with no upload.
Inspect PDF pages and document structure
Open PDF Document Inspector to check how the pages are arranged. It shows the page count and page dimensions, then reports orientation and rotation for the pages. A sideways page is easier to spot before you continue working with the PDF.
- Check how many pages the file contains.
- Review page dimensions, orientation, and rotation.
- See encryption and permission indicators before working with the document.
Check PDF metadata, fonts, bookmarks, and hyperlinks
After checking the pages, review the document metadata, embedded fonts, bookmarks, and hyperlinks. These fields give you the details to verify before the PDF moves to another person or process. PDF Document Inspector reports these fields without editing the file.
Typical jobs for PDF analysis
Check encryption and permission indicators before deciding what work the PDF allows. The report shows the restrictions presented by the file.
For an archive review, check page count, dimensions, orientation, and rotation. An unexpected page orientation is visible before the file is stored.
For a handoff review, inspect metadata, embedded fonts, bookmarks, and hyperlinks. You can see the document details that need checking before the PDF moves onward.
Choose the right PDF tool
Use PDF Analyze Tools to inspect a file's document and page structure. Open PDF Tools when the next job is to compress, convert, edit, merge, split, redact, repair, or extract text from a PDF. Open PDF Document Inspector for the listed structure, metadata, font, bookmark, or hyperlink details without editing the document.
Frequently asked questions
How do I analyze a PDF file?
Use PDF Document Inspector to review the PDF's page and document structure. It reports page count, dimensions, orientation, rotation, encryption and permission indicators, metadata, embedded fonts, bookmarks, and hyperlinks.
Can I check PDF page count and dimensions?
Yes, PDF Document Inspector reports the page count and page dimensions. It also reports page orientation and rotation.
How can I inspect PDF metadata and bookmarks?
PDF Document Inspector reports metadata and bookmarks along with embedded fonts and hyperlinks. It is for inspection and does not edit the PDF.
Does PDF analysis edit or upload my file?
PDF Document Inspector does not edit the PDF, and this category is described as processing files locally in your browser with no upload.