Inspect PDF Tools
Count pages and words, extract text, and review or update PDF metadata.
Choose the right Inspect PDF Tools tool
Count pages and words, extract text, and review or update PDF metadata. This category is designed as a practical starting point: choose Extract PDF Text for the most common job, then move to a more specific tool when page order, file type, quality, or privacy details matter. Supported tools process files in the browser, which is useful for quick local tasks, but very large, encrypted, or damaged files may need specialist desktop software.
| Use this tool | Input | Output | Best when you need to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extract PDF Text | It creates a text file containing extracted text. | Extract text from documents that already contain selectable text. Scanned image-only PDFs may require OCR software. | Open | |
| PDF Word Count | It shows a word count and lets you download a text summary. | Get a quick word count estimate for reports, articles, drafts, and reading assignments. | Open | |
| PDF Page Count | It shows the number of pages and creates a small text report. | Quickly inspect a PDF page count before printing, splitting, or sending. | Open | |
| View PDF Metadata | It shows a metadata report and lets you download it as text. | Review document metadata before sharing a file outside your device, including common title and author fields. | Open | |
| Edit PDF Metadata | It creates a PDF with updated metadata fields. | Update basic descriptive metadata before archiving or sharing a document. | Open | |
| Remove PDF Metadata | It creates a PDF with common metadata fields cleared. | Remove title, author, subject, keywords, producer, and creator fields when possible. | Open |
Good starting points
- Start with Extract PDF Text when you need the fastest path.
- Use PDF Word Count when you need more control over the result.
- Try PDF Page Count for a related workflow after the first download.
Know the limits
- Browser memory can be a limit for very large files, especially on phones.
- Password-protected, scanned, or damaged files may need a dedicated desktop app.
- Always review the downloaded copy before sending it to someone else.