PDF Inspector
Check page count, page sizes, fonts, images, and whether a PDF has a text layer
- Files never leave your device
- Runs in your browser
- Free, no sign-up, no watermark
Drop a PDF to inspect here, or click to choose
Accepts PDF · You can also paste with Ctrl+V / ⌘V
How to use PDF Inspector
Check a PDF before you print or publish it: page sizes, fonts and whether they are embedded, image resolution, color spaces, transparency, text layer, security, and interactive content. The file is read in your browser and never changed.
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Drop a PDF on the page, and enter its password if it has one.
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Read the summary cards for pages, page size, text layer, fonts, images, and color.
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Review the Findings list, then the detailed sections and the per-page table.
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Click Copy report, or export the report as Markdown or JSON.
Frequently asked questions
Does this certify my file for printing?
No. The report reads what the file says about itself and how it is built. It does not validate PDF/X or PDF/A, so confirm the exact requirements with your print shop.
What does effective ppi mean?
It is an image's pixel count relative to the size it is drawn at on the page. Below 150 ppi is flagged as likely to print blurry; 150 to 299 ppi suits office printers but is low for offset printing.
How can I tell whether a PDF is scanned?
The Text layer card and the page table show which pages have real text, an invisible OCR text layer, or only a scanned image.
Why are non-embedded fonts and RGB color flagged?
A printer may substitute a font that isn't embedded. Commercial printers convert RGB to CMYK, which can dull bright colors, so RGB is listed as a note.
Is my PDF uploaded or modified?
No. The inspection only reads the file in your browser; nothing is uploaded or saved back to it.