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EXIF Metadata Viewer

See the hidden metadata inside a photo. Add an image and the tool reads its EXIF metadata: the camera and lens, the exposure settings, the date it was taken, and the GPS location if it has one. Everything happens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

Drag and drop an image here, or

JPG, PNG, HEIC, and TIFF work best. Up to 50 MB. Nothing is uploaded.

What is EXIF metadata?

Every time a camera or phone takes a photo, it saves extra information inside the file. This is called EXIF data. It can include the camera and lens, the exposure settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, the exact date and time, and often the GPS location where the photo was taken.

This tool reads that data and lays it out in clear sections, so you can see at a glance how a photo was made. It is useful for learning from the settings behind a shot, and just as useful for privacy.

Many phone photos carry your exact location. Before you share the original file, you can check here what it reveals. All of the reading happens in your browser, so your photo is never uploaded and you can check sensitive files safely.

Why use our EXIF metadata viewer

  • ·Free. No signup, no paywall, no limits.
  • ·Runs in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded or saved.
  • ·Clear sections. Camera, exposure, date, and location, not a raw dump.
  • ·Location check. See the GPS spot on a map, and know what you are sharing.
  • ·Many formats. Reads JPG, PNG, HEIC, and TIFF.

How to use it

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    Add your photo

    Drag your image onto the box or click to pick a file. A JPG straight from a camera or phone holds the most data. It stays in your browser and is never uploaded.

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    Read the details

    The tool reads the metadata and lays it out in clear sections: the camera and lens, the exposure settings, the date it was taken, and the image details.

  3. 3

    Check the location

    If the photo has GPS data, you see the exact coordinates and a link to view the spot on a map. This is the data worth checking before you share a file.

  4. 4

    Nothing leaves your device

    All of the reading happens in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded, so you can safely check what a file reveals before you send it anywhere.

Who reads EXIF metadata

Anyone who wants to see what is inside a photo can use this. These are the people who use it most:

  • ·Photographers. Check the exact settings behind a shot, the aperture, shutter speed, ISO, lens, and focal length, to learn from your own work or someone else's.
  • ·Anyone worried about privacy. See whether a photo has your location or other personal data saved inside it before you post or send the original file.
  • ·Journalists and researchers. Read the date, camera, and location a photo claims to have, as one signal when you are checking where an image really came from.
  • ·Anyone who is curious. Wonder what is hidden inside a photo? Drop it in and see the camera, the date, and everything else the file carries with it.

Frequently asked questions

What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is information a camera or phone saves inside a photo. It can include the camera and lens, the exposure settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, the date and time the photo was taken, and often the GPS location. This tool reads that data and shows it in plain sections.
How do I view the EXIF data of a photo?
Add your image to the tool and it reads the metadata right away, laying it out by camera, exposure, date, and location. There is nothing to install and nothing is uploaded.
Why does my image show no EXIF data?
Some images have no metadata to show. Screenshots, images saved from the web, and files that have been edited or exported may have none. Social media sites also strip most metadata when you upload a photo, so a picture saved from one often comes back empty.
Can this show where a photo was taken?
If the photo has GPS data saved in it, yes. The tool shows the latitude and longitude and a link to view the spot on a map. Many phone photos include this by default, which is worth knowing before you share the original file with anyone.
What image types does it read?
It reads metadata from common photo formats including JPG, PNG, HEIC, and TIFF. JPG files from a camera or phone usually carry the most data. PNG and other formats often have little or none.
Are my photos private?
Yes. The whole process runs in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded to a server or saved anywhere, and once the page has loaded you can even use it offline.