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}}