PDFCheck Desktop is in early access. macOS is available now — Windows and Linux versions are coming soon. Features and interface may change as we improve the app.
PDF Analysis on Your Desktop
The free PDFCheck desktop app brings powerful PDF metadata analysis, AI detection, validation, and optimization directly to your computer. No browser needed.
Drop a PDF here or click to browse
Free: up to 50 MB per PDF. Pro and AI: up to 100 MB per PDF.
Everything You Need, on Your Desktop
All the power of PDFCheck, running as a native application on your computer.
Metadata Analysis
Extract title, author, creator, producer, dates, PDF version, and page count from any PDF file in seconds.
AI Content Detection
Detect if a PDF was generated by AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or automated document generators.
PDF Compression
Compress and optimize PDF files to reduce size while maintaining quality. Choose from multiple compression levels.
Privacy First
Files are sent to PDFCheck over HTTPS. The original checker upload is not retained after the request; extracted metadata and result records follow our Privacy Policy.
Auto Updates
The app automatically checks for updates and installs them in the background. Always stay on the latest version.
Free to Use
Get 10 free checks per day without an account. Register for a free account to unlock 100 checks per day.
Available on All Major Platforms
macOS
Native app for macOS with Apple Silicon and Intel support. Hidden title bar for a clean look.
Windows
The Windows version is currently under development. Join the waitlist to get notified when it's ready.
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Linux
The Linux version is currently under development. Join the waitlist to get notified when it's ready.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, completely free. You get 10 PDF analyses per day without an account. Register for a free account to get 50 analyses per day.
The app requires an internet connection to process PDFs through the PDFCheck API. This ensures you always get the most accurate and up-to-date analysis.
The PDF is sent to the PDFCheck API over HTTPS. The original checker upload is not retained after the request, while extracted metadata and result records follow our Privacy Policy.
The app automatically checks for updates on launch. When a new version is available, it downloads in the background and applies on restart.