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XRef PDF → JSON

Inspect the XRef table/stream of a PDF (offsets, generations, statuses) and export a usable JSON, locally in the browser.

Import a PDF

No data is sent to a server: everything is done in your browser.

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PDF XRef Table Inspection

This tool extracts and exposes the XRef (cross-reference) table of a PDF, a central element for locating all objects in the document.

Use Cases

  • Debug Corrupted PDFIdentify inconsistencies or missing objects in the XRef table.
  • Forensic AnalysisUnderstand the exact structure and evolution of a PDF document.
  • PDF Parser DevelopmentValidate the behavior of a PDF parser or generator.

What You Get

A JSON export of the XRef table.

The offsets, statuses, and generations of each object.

Limits

  • Hybrid PDFs (xref streams) require advanced interpretation.

Tip

Combine XRef analysis with object inspection to understand the complete hierarchy of the PDF.