How to use the Image Metadata Viewer
- Drop or choose a photo.
- Browse the metadata grouped into file, camera, exposure, location and other sections.
- Copy the data as JSON if you need it elsewhere.
Image Metadata Viewer features
- Reads EXIF from JPEG, PNG, WebP and TIFF files
- Camera, lens, exposure, date and software details
- GPS location with a link to OpenStreetMap, and a clear warning when a photo has one
- PNG text chunks and color profile detection
- Copy all metadata as JSON
- Read locally: your photo is never uploaded
See the hidden information in your photos
Every photo taken with a phone or camera carries extra information inside the file, known as metadata or EXIF data. It can include the camera or phone model, the lens, the exposure settings, the exact date and time the picture was taken and, very often, the GPS coordinates of where you were standing. This image metadata viewer reads all of that and shows it in clear, grouped sections.
The file is read entirely in your browser. Unlike most online EXIF viewers, your photo is never uploaded, which matters when the whole point is to check what private information it contains.
What EXIF data can reveal
| Section | Examples |
|---|---|
| File | Format, pixel dimensions, file size, embedded color profile |
| Camera | Make and model (for example an iPhone or a Canon EOS), lens, software used to edit the image |
| Exposure | Shutter speed, aperture (f-number), ISO, focal length, flash, white balance |
| Date | When the photo was taken and when it was last modified |
| Location | GPS latitude, longitude and altitude, with a link to the spot on OpenStreetMap |
| Other | Orientation, copyright and artist fields, PNG text chunks and more |
JPEG, PNG, WebP and TIFF files are supported. You can copy everything as JSON if you need it for a report, a script or a support ticket.
Protect your privacy before you share a photo
If a photo contains its GPS location, the viewer shows a clear warning at the top. Anyone you send the original file to, by email, a file-sharing service, a marketplace listing or some messaging apps, may be able to see exactly where it was taken. For photos taken at home, at school or at work, that can reveal more than you intend.
Some social networks remove location data when you upload, but many services keep the original file untouched. The safest approach is to check a photo here first and remove the metadata when it matters.
How to remove EXIF data from a photo
- Re-save it in the browser. Running a photo through the Image Compressor or Image Converter creates a new file without EXIF data, GPS location included. The Image Resizer does the same.
- On iPhone: in the share sheet, tap Options and turn off Location before sending.
- On Android: many gallery apps offer to remove location data when sharing; you can also turn off location tags in the camera settings.
- On Windows: right-click the file, choose Properties, then Details and Remove Properties and Personal Information.
- On Mac: in Preview, open Tools and then Show Inspector, and use the GPS tab to remove location info.
Afterwards, drop the new file here to confirm the metadata is gone.
Other reasons to check metadata
- Learning photography: see the shutter speed, aperture and ISO behind a photo you like.
- Sorting and dating photos: find out when an old picture was actually taken.
- Checking authenticity: see which device and editing software touched an image. Remember that metadata is easy to change, so treat it as a clue rather than proof.
- Troubleshooting: work out why a photo appears rotated (the orientation tag) or why its colors look different (the color profile).
Why some images have no metadata
Screenshots, images saved from websites and pictures downloaded from social networks often have little or no EXIF data, because it is removed to protect privacy or save space. Editing apps may also drop some fields when they export. If nothing shows up, the file simply does not contain it.
For the pixel size and aspect ratio of several images at once, use the Image Dimensions Checker.
Image Metadata Viewer: frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The file is read in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing leaves your device.
Why is there no metadata?
Many apps and social networks strip metadata to protect privacy or reduce file size. Screenshots and edited images often have none.
How do I remove metadata?
Re-saving an image through a canvas removes it. Run the photo through the Image Compressor, Image Converter or Image Resizer here, or use your editor's "export for web" option.
How can I tell where a photo was taken?
Drop the photo here. If it contains GPS data, the Location section shows the coordinates and a link that opens the spot on a map.
Can I see what camera took a photo?
Usually, yes. The Camera section shows the make and model and often the lens, unless the metadata was removed.
Do photos sent on WhatsApp or posted on social media keep their location?
Most social networks and WhatsApp strip location data from images they compress. Files sent as documents, by email or through cloud storage usually keep it.
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard for storing camera information inside image files, such as the device, settings, date and location.