View document metadata

Last updated on Aug 16, 2025

Learn how to view metadata information for a PDF document using Adobe Acrobat.

Windows

Select Menu > Document properties > Description.

Select Additional Metadata and then select Advanced from the left pane.

Expand or collapse metadata displayed in the right pane to review the embedded metadata.

Select OK.

macOS

Select File > Document properties > Description.

Select Additional Metadata and then select Advanced from the left pane.

Expand or collapse metadata displayed in the right pane to review the embedded metadata.

Select OK.