Check when a PDF was created

Upload any PDF — see the creation date, modification date, author, and application instantly. Runs in your browser, nothing uploaded.

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What the PDF date checker shows

Every PDF carries a small block of properties. The checker reads it straight from the file and shows each field in plain words.

Creation date

When the file was first generated, read from the CreationDate field, with how long ago that was.

Modification date

When the file was last saved. A later date than the creation date means it was changed afterwards.

Author and title

Whatever the software that made the PDF wrote into those fields. Often empty on bank statements.

Application and producer

The app that created the document and the PDF library that wrote it, such as a banking engine or Microsoft Word.

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PDF creation date checker — questions & answers

How do I check when a PDF was created?

Drop the PDF into the tool above. It reads the embedded metadata from the file and shows you the creation date, modification date, and the application that produced it — all instantly, without uploading anything to a server.

Where is the creation date stored in a PDF?

PDFs store metadata in a section called the Document Information Dictionary, which includes CreationDate, ModDate, Author, Title, Creator (the app), and Producer (the PDF library). Our tool reads this directly from the file.

What if the creation date is missing?

Some PDFs are generated without embedding a creation date — this is common with PDFs created by older software, certain printers, or when metadata was deliberately stripped. The tool will show "Not embedded in this PDF" for any missing field.

Can I check the creation date of a password-protected PDF?

Yes. Metadata is stored outside the encrypted portion of the file, so the creation date and other properties are readable without the password.

Why would I need to check when a bank statement PDF was created?

Bank statement PDFs are sometimes used to verify income or account history. Checking the creation date helps confirm the document was genuinely generated by a bank at the stated time — a PDF with a creation date that is recent but claims to be months old can be a red flag for document fraud.

Can I check the creation date on iPhone or Android?

Yes — the tool runs entirely in your mobile browser. Open this page in Chrome or Safari on your phone, tap the upload area, choose the PDF from your Files or Downloads folder, and the metadata will appear instantly.

Is my PDF uploaded to your servers?

No. The entire process runs inside your browser using the pdf-lib JavaScript library. Your file never leaves your device — no upload, no storage, no data shared.

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