Image Metadata Viewer
Reveal hidden EXIF data in photos — camera settings, GPS coordinates, date, author, and more.
Drop image here to view metadata
Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP — Max 20 MB
Image Metadata
What is Image Metadata?
Digital images contain more than just pixels. Hidden within each file is metadata — information about how, when, and where the image was created. For JPEG photos, this is stored in EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) format.
What Metadata Can Reveal
- Camera Make & Model: What camera or phone took the photo
- Date & Time: Exactly when the photo was taken
- GPS Coordinates: The precise location where the photo was taken
- Camera Settings: Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length
- Software: Editing software used (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.)
- Copyright: Owner information if embedded
Privacy Implications
GPS data in photos can reveal your home address, workplace, or children's school. Before posting photos online, check what metadata they contain using this tool. Use our Image Compressor to strip EXIF data while compressing.
EXIF Data for Photographers
For photographers, EXIF data is a learning tool — reviewing the settings of your best shots helps you understand what works. It also proves the authenticity and ownership of your photos for copyright purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. All metadata reading happens in your browser. Your image is never uploaded to our servers. The GPS data shown is read from the image file itself, not from your browser's geolocation.
EXIF data is primarily stored in JPEG files. PNG files use a different metadata format (iTXt/tEXt chunks) that stores less information. WEBP can contain EXIF data but fewer tools write it.
Use our Image Compressor — compression via Canvas API does not preserve EXIF data, effectively stripping it from the output file.
Most major platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) automatically strip EXIF data from uploaded photos. However, some platforms (Flickr) preserve it by default. Always check before posting.