EXIF Photo Metadata Viewer
Upload a photo to inspect or drag and drop
JPEG, TIFF, HEIC, PNG and more. Everything is read in your browser - nothing is uploaded.
Runs entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded. To strip this metadata out, use the Image Metadata Remover.
Every photo you take can carry hidden EXIF metadata: the exact GPS coordinates where it was shot, the camera and lens used, the date and time, and full exposure settings. This viewer reads all of it and shows it in a clear, grouped layout, with a map link when a location is present. It is the fast way to check what a photo reveals before you share it, or to recover the camera settings from a shot you liked. Everything is read in your browser, so the photo is never uploaded.
How to use this tool
- 1Upload a photo (JPEG, TIFF, HEIC, and more).
- 2Read the grouped results: camera, exposure, date and time, image details, and GPS location.
- 3If the photo has a location, click the map link to see where it was taken.
- 4If nothing shows up, the metadata was already stripped - which usually means it is safe to share.
- 5To remove metadata from a photo, use the linked Image Metadata Remover.
Example
Upload a photo taken on your phone. If it was shot with location services on, the tool shows the latitude and longitude and a map link. Now you know to strip it before posting publicly.
Upload a JPEG straight from a camera and the Exposure group shows the aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and focal length used, so you can reproduce the look.
Common use cases
- Checking whether a photo reveals your home or a private GPS location before posting it
- Recovering the exact camera settings (aperture, shutter, ISO, focal length) from a shot you liked
- Confirming when and where a photo was actually taken
- Verifying that an app or export really stripped a photo's metadata
- Inspecting the make, model, and lens used to shoot an image
Common mistakes
- Assuming every photo has metadata - screenshots, and images saved from most social apps, usually have none because it was stripped on upload.
- Expecting GPS on every photo - location is only present if the camera had location services enabled when the shot was taken.
- Confusing viewing with removing - this tool shows metadata; use the Image Metadata Remover to actually delete it.
- Uploading a heavily edited or re-saved image and expecting original data - editors often rewrite or drop EXIF.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The photo is read entirely in your browser using JavaScript, and nothing is sent to a server. That makes it safe to inspect private or sensitive photos, including ones with GPS locations.
What is EXIF metadata?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is data embedded in a photo by the camera or phone. It can include the GPS location, camera make and model, lens, date and time, and exposure settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Why does my photo show no metadata?
Many apps and social networks strip EXIF when you upload, and screenshots never have it. If the viewer shows nothing, the metadata was removed or never existed, which usually means there is no location or camera info to leak.
Can it show where a photo was taken?
Yes, if the photo contains GPS coordinates. The tool displays the latitude and longitude and gives you a link to view the exact spot on OpenStreetMap. No map tiles are loaded unless you click the link.
Which file types are supported?
Common camera formats work best: JPEG, TIFF, and HEIC (iPhone photos). PNG and WebP rarely carry EXIF but dimensions are still shown. If a file cannot be read, try the original straight from the camera or phone.
How do I remove this metadata?
Use the Image Metadata Remover, linked from this page. It re-saves the photo without EXIF, so you can share it without exposing your location or camera details. Viewing and removing are kept as separate tools on purpose.
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