Metadata PDF using Ruby

The Ruby gem for reading PDF metadata and page count.

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ConvertAPI Ruby library install

ConvertAPI provides a Ruby Gem that allows you to perform a Metadata PDF conversion with just a few lines of code. First, install the ConvertAPI Ruby SDK:

        Add this line to your application's Gemfile:
    
gem 'convert_api'

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Authenticate your Ruby library

You can obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your authentication secret from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Ruby library like this:

# get your secret key here: https://www.convertapi.com/a/auth


        ConvertApi.configure do |config|
        

           config.api_secret = 'your-api-secret'
        

        end

Metadata PDF using Ruby in no time!

Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this pdf to meta conversion code snippet into your Ruby project:

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI JavaScript Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-js

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Node.js Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-nodejs

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI PHP Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-php

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Java Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-java

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI C# Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-dotnet

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Ruby Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-ruby

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Python Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-python

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Go Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-go

REM Code snippet is using the command line utility program: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-cli

Upload the file and see how it works

You can set up the advanced conversion parameters and test the conversion result online using our interactive demo tool. It will auto-generate the code snippet for you!

Advanced Metadata PDF conversion parameters

Password String

Sets the password to open protected documents.