Creation and modification dates
CreationDate and ModDate show the dates recorded in the file. The report preserves the original value and indicates whether a timezone was specified.
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Check PDF metadata online
Upload a PDF receipt or document to inspect its dates, creation software and file properties. Get an explained report and download it as JSON, without registration.
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Drop a PDF here
One PDF up to 5 MiB · 10 pages
The file is processed on the server. We do not retain the file or report for later access; temporary files are removed after processing.
Metadata does not establish authenticity, prove that a file is unchanged, or confirm payment. Payment content and digital signature validity are not checked.
API documentation →How to check PDF metadata
Choose the original PDF
Use a bank receipt, invoice or another PDF up to 5 MiB and 10 pages. For receipts, use the file downloaded from the bank: saving it again can change its properties.
Run the inspection
Select “Inspect metadata”. The tool reads file properties and reports available signs of processing. No expected amount or recipient details are required.
Read the report
Compare dates and property sources, then review the findings and limitations. Copy individual values or download the JSON report if needed.
What PDF metadata can tell you
Creator software and PDF producer
Creator and Producer identify applications named in the properties. These are claims made by the file, not proof of where it came from.
Author, title and sources
Inspect the author, title and supported Info/XMP properties. Conflicting sources are reported separately.
Document structure
See the page count, text layer, retained updates and signature objects. Digital signature validity is not checked by this tool.
Can you tell whether a PDF was edited?
A PDF may retain signs of processing, including different dates, saved updates or conflicting properties. These can help a manual review. Ordinary saving or signing can also produce these signs, while a complete rewrite can remove history. Finding no signs does not prove that a PDF has never changed.
Check the metadata of a bank receipt
This tool inspects PDF properties without asking you to select a bank. It does not compare payment amounts, recipients or transaction status. Use Kvitera receipt verification to match receipts against payment requests and check for repeated submissions.
PDF metadata questions
How can I find when a PDF was created?
Look for CreationDate in the property table. If the property is absent, the report marks it as not specified. This is different from the download date or file modification date on your computer.
Do matching dates prove a PDF was not edited?
No. File properties can be changed or removed. Comparing dates provides one observation, not proof that a document is unchanged.
Can I inspect a scanned PDF?
Yes, if the file is readable and within the limits. The metadata describes the PDF container; this check does not detect edits inside a scanned image.
Are uploaded documents retained?
Standalone inspection files and reports are not retained for later retrieval. Temporary files are removed after processing. Download the report yourself if you need it later.
How can I inspect PDFs automatically?
Use the API with your company's key for regular processing. The free form is intended for occasional tasks and has separate rate and attempt limits.
Need to check documents regularly?
Connect the Kvitera API and receive structured results in your system. Choose standalone metadata inspection or receipt verification against expected payment details.
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