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EXIF Metadata Viewer

Extract hidden metadata from your photos

Drop an image here or click to browse

Supports JPEG images with EXIF data

This free EXIF viewer reveals the hidden metadata embedded in your digital photos. Upload a JPEG and instantly see the camera model, exposure settings, and capture time recorded when the shutter fired. Everything runs locally in your browser, so photographers and privacy-conscious users can inspect images safely.

What is EXIF Data?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard that lets cameras and phones store technical details inside the image file itself: shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focal length, the exact date and time, and often GPS coordinates. Editing software may add fields like program name and copyright. This metadata is a gift for learning photography — you can study the settings behind any shot you admire — but it is also a privacy risk, which is why platforms like Twitter and Instagram strip EXIF data on upload.

How to Use

  1. Click the upload area, or drag and drop a JPEG photo onto it.
  2. The tool parses the file locally and shows a preview thumbnail.
  3. Browse the metadata table: camera info, exposure settings, and dates.
  4. GPS coordinates appear when geotagging was enabled.

No registration and no upload queue — results are instant because parsing happens on your own device.

Features

  • Make, model, exposure time, aperture, ISO, and focal length
  • Capture date, dimensions, software, and copyright fields
  • GPS coordinates when present
  • Drag-and-drop upload with instant preview
  • 100% client-side — photos never leave your device

Use Cases

Photographers compare settings across shots to learn what worked. Second-hand buyers verify a camera’s model and history before paying. Journalists check when and where a photo was really taken. Privacy-minded users see what a photo leaks before sharing it, and developers confirm metadata survives their export pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. All EXIF parsing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your photos never leave your device. This ensures complete privacy and security of your personal images.

Which image formats are supported?

The EXIF viewer primarily supports JPEG images, as EXIF metadata is most commonly embedded in JPEG files. Some TIFF images may also work, but JPEG is the recommended and most reliable format.

Why don't I see any GPS data?

GPS data is only available if the photo was taken with a device that has geotagging enabled and the GPS data was not stripped. Many social media platforms and photo editors remove EXIF data, including GPS coordinates, when images are uploaded or edited.