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syntax: markdown
tags: [tldr, common]
source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
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# 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}}`