tldr/pages/common/pdf-parser.md

pdf-parser

Identify fundamental elements of a PDF file without rendering it. More information: https://blog.didierstevens.com/programs/pdf-tools.

• Display statistics for a PDF file:

pdf-parser --stats {{path/to/file.pdf}}

• Display objects of type /Font in a PDF file:

pdf-parser --type={{/Font}} {{path/to/file.pdf}}

• Search for strings in indirect objects:

pdf-parser --search={{search_string}} {{path/to/file.pdf}}