EXIF Data Viewer
Extract and view comprehensive metadata from your images directly in your browser. See camera settings, GPS location, date/time details, and more - all privately without uploading files to any server.
EXIF Data Viewer
Free online EXIF data viewer tool. Extract and view image metadata directly in your browser including camera settings, GPS location, and more. No upload required - private & secure.
Drag & drop an image here
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Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, HEIC, and more.
All processing happens in your browser - files are not uploaded to any server.
Key Features
Professional-grade tool designed for speed, security, and simplicity
View EXIF
See camera, lens, and GPS metadata from images.
Privacy-first
Processing is local — images are not uploaded.
Export
Copy EXIF as JSON for analysis.
How it works
Parse embedded EXIF blocks from image files and present structured data.
Open
Drop an image or paste a URL.
Parse
Extract EXIF tags and values.
Inspect
Review and export metadata.
Use cases
Photography
Inspect camera settings for learning and troubleshooting.
Forensics
Check metadata for provenance and timestamps.
Privacy
Find and remove location data before sharing.
Technical Information
Processing Method
Client-side JavaScript parses EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata directly from image binary data using the browser File API. No server upload required.
Requirements
Modern browser with File API support. Works with JPEG, TIFF, and some RAW formats that embed standard EXIF tags.
Compatibility
Compatible with all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Best results with images from digital cameras and smartphones.
Performance
Instant parsing for images up to 50MB. Larger files may take a few seconds depending on device performance.
Security & Privacy
Data Handling
All image processing happens entirely in your browser. Images and their metadata never leave your device. No data is sent to any server.
Privacy Protection
Your EXIF data remains completely private. This tool is perfect for checking what metadata exists before sharing images publicly.
Security Recommendations
Always review GPS coordinates and timestamps in EXIF data before sharing photos online. Use metadata removal tools if privacy is a concern.
What EXIF Data Do Different Devices Provide?
Understanding what metadata your device captures and when information might be missing
DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras
Most Complete Metadata:
- • Camera make and model
- • Lens information (focal length, aperture)
- • Exposure settings (ISO, shutter speed, f-stop)
- • White balance and metering mode
- • Flash settings and status
- • Date/time with timezone
- • Image dimensions and resolution
- • Copyright and artist information (if set)
Usually Missing:
- • GPS coordinates (unless camera has built-in GPS or connected GPS unit)
Smartphones & Tablets
Commonly Included:
- • Device make and model
- • Camera app and software version
- • Basic exposure settings (ISO, shutter)
- • GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude)
- • Altitude and direction
- • Date/time with timezone
- • Image orientation
- • HDR and scene mode information
May Be Missing:
- • GPS data if location services disabled or denied for camera app
- • Detailed lens specifications
- • Data removed by privacy-focused apps or social media platforms
Scanned Images & Documents
Typically Includes:
- • Scanner make and model
- • Scanning software name and version
- • Scan date/time
- • Resolution (DPI)
- • Color space and bit depth
- • Compression type
Usually Missing:
- • Camera-specific data (exposure, aperture, etc.)
- • GPS coordinates
- • Lens information
- • Original photo capture date
Edited/Processed Images
May Include:
- • Editing software name (Photoshop, Lightroom, GIMP)
- • Software version
- • Last modification date
- • Original camera metadata (if preserved)
- • Color profile and histogram data
- • Edit history (XMP sidecar data)
Often Stripped:
- • GPS location (removed by default in many editors for privacy)
- • Thumbnail previews
- • Maker notes (proprietary camera data)
- • Some software deliberately removes metadata for file size reduction
Screenshots & Screen Captures
Minimal Metadata:
- • Operating system information
- • Screen capture date/time
- • Image dimensions (screen resolution)
- • Software that created the screenshot
- • Color space (usually sRGB)
Never Includes:
- • Camera settings (no physical camera involved)
- • GPS coordinates
- • Lens information
- • Exposure data (ISO, aperture, shutter speed)
- • Flash information
Social Media Downloads
Heavily Stripped:
- • Basic image dimensions
- • Platform-specific identifiers (sometimes)
- • Re-compression artifacts
- • Modified date (upload date, not original)
Almost Always Removed:
- • GPS coordinates (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter all strip this)
- • Camera make and model
- • Exposure settings
- • Original capture date
- • Copyright information
- • Platforms prioritize privacy and file size over metadata preservation
When Will EXIF Data Be Missing or Incomplete?
🔒 Privacy Features Enabled
Many modern smartphones and apps offer settings to automatically strip location data and other sensitive metadata when photos are shared or exported.
🌐 Web Platform Processing
Social media platforms, messaging apps, and email services often strip EXIF data for privacy and to reduce file sizes. This includes Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Gmail, and more.
✂️ Intentional Removal
Photo editing software and dedicated EXIF removal tools can strip metadata intentionally for privacy reasons or to reduce file size before publishing.
📱 App Limitations
Third-party camera apps may not have permission to access GPS or may not embed the same level of detail as native camera applications.
🖼️ Image Format Limitations
PNG, GIF, and BMP formats typically don't support EXIF data. Converting from JPEG to these formats will lose all metadata unless explicitly preserved.
🎨 Graphics & Illustrations
Images created in design software (Illustrator, Figma, Canva) won't have camera EXIF data since they weren't captured by a camera, though they may include software metadata.
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