Image Metadata & EXIF Viewer
Upload any JPEG or TIFF to inspect camera settings, GPS location, timestamps and full EXIF data — fully offline, no upload to server.
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Upload a JPEG or TIFF image on the left to view its EXIF metadata, camera settings, and GPS information.
What is EXIF Data?
Camera Settings
EXIF stores the exact camera settings used: shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focal length, flash, and white balance.
GPS Info
Smartphones embed GPS coordinates in photos. This data can reveal precisely where and when a photo was taken.
Copyright & Author
Photographers can embed their name, copyright notice, and software used directly in the image file.
Images shared on social media or via email may expose your location, device model, and the exact date/time photos were taken through EXIF metadata. Consider stripping EXIF data before sharing images publicly. This tool processes everything locally in your browser — no data is sent to any server.
What is Image Metadata & EXIF Viewer?
An image metadata and EXIF viewer reads the hidden data embedded inside JPEG and other image files and displays it in a clear, organised format. EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is written by digital cameras and smartphones at the moment a photo is taken, recording a rich set of technical and contextual details about the shot — far more information than most people realise is stored alongside their photos.
EXIF fields cover camera make and model, lens type, focal length, aperture (f-stop), shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, exposure mode, white balance, flash status, metering mode, and the precise date and time the photo was captured. If location services were enabled on a smartphone, the GPS coordinates, altitude, and direction of travel are also embedded. Copyright and creator fields can be written by photo editing software, making EXIF a key data source for rights management and attribution.
This viewer is useful for photographers reviewing the technical settings of a shot, developers debugging image processing pipelines, journalists and investigators checking the authenticity and provenance of images, and privacy-conscious users who want to know what location data their photos contain before sharing them. All metadata extraction happens in the browser using the file's raw binary data — your photo is never uploaded to any server, making it safe to inspect sensitive or private images.
How to Use Image Metadata & EXIF Viewer
- 1Upload a JPEG image
Drag and drop a JPEG photo onto the viewer or click to browse. Most digital camera and smartphone photos are JPEG.
- 2Browse all metadata fields
EXIF fields are displayed in grouped sections: camera info, exposure settings, GPS data, timestamps, and copyright.
- 3View GPS location
If GPS coordinates are present, see the exact latitude and longitude, altitude, and a map preview of where the photo was taken.
- 4Copy or export
Copy individual field values or export the complete metadata as a JSON file for use in scripts or documentation.
Key Benefits
Read all standard EXIF tags including camera model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure mode.
Latitude and longitude coordinates are shown on a map so you can see exactly where a photo was captured.
Check what location and device data is embedded in your images before posting them online.
Metadata is extracted from the file binary in your browser — the image bytes are never transmitted to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard that specifies metadata embedded in image files. Digital cameras and smartphones automatically write camera settings, timestamps, and optionally GPS coordinates into every photo.
Most photos taken with a digital camera or smartphone contain EXIF data. However, many social media platforms strip EXIF when you upload images, and some photo editors can remove it too.
Yes, if GPS was enabled when the photo was taken and the EXIF data was not stripped, the precise location where the photo was taken is embedded in the file. This is why it is important to check EXIF before sharing personal photos.
The EXIF standard is natively embedded in JPEG and TIFF files. PNG files use a different metadata format (tEXt chunks) and most PNG images do not contain camera EXIF data. RAW camera formats are not supported in browser-side readers.