EXIF Metadata Viewer
Upload a photo to read all of its hidden EXIF metadata — camera model, exposure settings, GPS coordinates, date taken, and more. Everything is processed in your browser; no image data is sent to any server.
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Best results with JPEG files. PNG and WebP may have limited metadata.
GPS Location
Open in Google Maps ↗Note: GPS data in your photos can reveal where the picture was taken. Be mindful when sharing images publicly.
All Metadata Fields
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What Is EXIF Metadata?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard that embeds technical and contextual information directly inside image files — most commonly JPEG and TIFF photos. This data is written automatically by digital cameras, DSLRs, and smartphones at the moment a photo is captured.
Common EXIF fields include:
- Camera make and model — The manufacturer and model name of the device used.
- Date and time — The exact moment the photo was taken (from the device's clock).
- Shutter speed & aperture (f-stop) — Exposure parameters that determine how bright the image is and how much depth of field it has.
- ISO — The camera's sensitivity to light. Higher ISO values produce brighter images but more digital noise.
- Focal length — The effective zoom level of the lens, measured in millimetres.
- GPS coordinates — If location services were enabled on the device, the latitude and longitude where the photo was taken.
- Orientation — Whether the camera was held portrait or landscape when the photo was taken.
Privacy and EXIF Data
GPS metadata embedded in photos can reveal where you live, work, or spend time. Before sharing photos publicly — on social media, in a forum, or via email — consider removing location data. Most social media platforms strip EXIF metadata automatically, but not all file-sharing services do. If you're a professional photographer or journalist, be aware that published photos can be a source of inadvertent location disclosure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool upload my photo anywhere?
No. The EXIF data is read entirely within your browser using JavaScript. Your photo never leaves your device.
Why doesn't my PNG or WebP show any EXIF data?
PNG files use their own metadata format (iTXt/tEXt chunks) rather than EXIF, and WebP supports EXIF but many editors strip it. Screenshots almost never contain EXIF data. For the most complete metadata, use original JPEG files directly from a camera or smartphone.
My photo was taken by my phone but shows no GPS data — why?
Location services must be enabled both on the device and in the camera app for GPS data to be embedded. Many phones prompt you to allow location access the first time you open the camera. If you declined or if GPS was turned off, no coordinates are saved.
Can I use this to verify when a photo was really taken?
The EXIF date/time field reflects the clock of the recording device and can be changed with software. It is not a tamper-proof timestamp. However, for most everyday photos, the date and time in EXIF is reliable for personal use.
What is the difference between EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata?
EXIF contains primarily technical camera data. IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) stores editorial information such as caption, keywords, and copyright — commonly used by news photographers. XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) is Adobe's extensible metadata format that can store both technical and editorial data in an XML structure. Many professional RAW files contain all three types. This viewer focuses on EXIF data.
How do I remove EXIF data from a photo?
On Windows, right-click a JPEG → Properties → Details → "Remove Properties and Personal Information." On macOS, you can use Preview or Image Capture. Many photo editors such as GIMP and Photoshop can also export images without metadata. For batch stripping, command-line tools like ExifTool are widely used.
