About PDF Information Online
Read page count, metadata, and document info. This pdf tool runs on TheFatBaby’s production platform with the same credit wallet as /v1/pdf/metadata. Successful runs typically use about 1 credit. Sign in to process file jobs, download results before retention expires, and call the matching REST endpoint when you are ready to automate.
How to use
- Upload a file (application/pdf).
- Click Process and wait for the sync result.
- Download or copy the output from the page.
Features
- Fast browser processing
- Accepts application/pdf
- API: POST /v1/pdf/metadata
- Shared FatBaby credits and auth
Supported formats
application/pdf
Use cases
- Use PDF Information when preparing documents for email, portals, or archives
- Validate output quality before calling the matching /v1/pdf endpoint
- Combine with compress/merge/OCR tools in a document workflow
Privacy and credits
Temporary outputs expire on a short retention window. Track usage from the dashboard ledger. Pricing is the same for tools and API calls that share an operation.
Related tools
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Automate with the API
Ready to ship? Authenticate with Authorization: Bearer fb_live_… against https://www.thefatbaby.com/api. Official SDKs are under Developers → SDKs.
FAQ
How many credits does this use?
About 1 credit per run (same rate as the public API).
Where are uploaded files stored?
Temporary processing files are cleaned up on a short retention window (typically within 24 hours). Do not upload secrets you cannot afford to expose.
Do I need an account?
Yes for file tools. Sign in with your FatBaby dashboard account — no API key paste required in the browser.