Get annotation information
Returns count and types of annotations. Input:PDF Output:JSON Type:SISO
Get Annotation Information from PDF
The Get Annotation Information tool helps you view and extract details about annotations added to a PDF file. If a document includes comments, highlights, notes, or markup, this tool lets you see all that information clearly without manually checking each page.
It works online and does not require any software installation.
What Are PDF Annotations?
Annotations are comments or markup added to a PDF for review or collaboration. These may include highlights, sticky notes, text comments, shapes, or stamps.
This tool helps you understand exactly what feedback or notes exist inside a PDF.
Why Use the Get Annotation Information Tool?
This tool is useful when you need to:
- Review comments from clients or teammates
- Track feedback in shared documents
- Analyze marked-up PDFs
- Extract annotation details for records
It saves time, especially when working with long or complex PDFs.
How to Get Annotation Information
Using the tool is simple:
- Upload your PDF file
- The tool scans all annotations
- View extracted annotation details instantly
- Download the information if required
Your original PDF remains unchanged.
What Information Is Extracted?
The tool can extract:
- Annotation type such as comment or highlight
- Text linked to the annotation
- Page number
- Author name if available
- Date and time of the annotation
This makes document review clear and organized.
Key Features of Get Annotation Information Tool
- Detects all common PDF annotations
- Supports multi-page documents
- Keeps annotation structure intact
- No watermark added
- Works on all devices and browsers
Ideal for editors, reviewers, students, and professionals.
When Should You Use This Tool?
Use this tool if you:
- Collaborate on shared PDFs
- Review academic or business documents
- Need a summary of comments
- Want to audit feedback efficiently
It gives you a complete overview of annotations in one place
File Security and Privacy
Your documents are handled securely:
- Automatic processing only
- No human access to uploaded files
- Files removed after processing
Your privacy is protected at all times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Does this tool modify my PDF file?
No, it only reads annotation data.
Q2. Can it extract annotations from scanned PDFs?
Annotations must exist in the PDF. Scanned PDFs without markup will not show annotation data.
Q3. Are highlights and comments included?
Yes, all supported annotation types are included.
Q4. Is the tool free to use?
Yes, it is completely free.
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