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Attaching application logs to bug reports

When reporting bugs, it is helpful to attach the following files to the bug report to help with debugging:

  • Application logs
  • Screenshots showcasing the problem
  • Problematic PDF file (if applicable and not confidential)

Follow the instructions below to locate the application logs and attach them to your bug report.

Application logs

  1. Locate the application configuration directory. This is dependent on the operating system used.
  • Windows: %LOCALAPPDATA%\pdf-metadata-editor Enter this path in the File Explorer address bar or press Win + R and enter the path there.
  • Linux: ~/.config/pdf-metadata-editor
  • macOS: ~/Library/Preferences/pdf-metadata-editor Press ⇧⌘G (or go to Go > Go to Folder…)
Windows Application DirectoryLinux Application Directory
  1. Inside you will find a file log.txt which contains the application logs. This file can be attached to bug reports to help with debugging issues.