EXIF Metadata Viewer
Read EXIF metadata from JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, and HEIC images. View camera model, exposure settings, GPS coordinates (with map link), and all embedded metadata. 100% client-side.
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Drop an image here or browse
JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, HEIC supported
How to use
- 1 Drag and drop or click to upload a JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, or HEIC photo.
- 2 The tool extracts all embedded EXIF metadata — camera info, exposure settings, GPS, and more.
- 3 If GPS coordinates are present, a link to Google Maps is shown for the exact location.
Key features
- Reads camera model, lens, make and software from embedded EXIF data
- Shows full capture settings: exposure time, aperture, ISO, focal length, white balance, flash
- Extracts GPS coordinates and provides a direct Google Maps link for the photo location
- Supports JPEG, TIFF, PNG, WebP, and HEIC formats via the exifr library
- 100% private — your photos are never uploaded, everything runs in the browser
What is EXIF metadata?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard that specifies how metadata is embedded inside image files — primarily JPEG, TIFF, and RAW formats, with partial support in PNG, WebP, and HEIC. It was defined by JEIDA in 1995 and is now maintained under the CIPA DC-008 standard.
Every time you take a photo with a digital camera or smartphone, the device writes dozens of data tags alongside the pixel data: the camera model, lens, exposure settings, GPS coordinates, timestamp, and more. This viewer reads and decodes those tags entirely in your browser — your images are never uploaded anywhere.
Common Use Cases
Verify camera settings
Check aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and focal length on your shots to understand what worked and what didn't — great for learning photography.
Confirm image authenticity
Journalists and researchers use EXIF data to verify that a photo was taken when and where it claims — checking timestamps, GPS, and device info.
Extract GPS coordinates
Photos taken on smartphones embed GPS latitude and longitude. This tool shows the exact coordinates and links to a map so you can see the location instantly.
Debug image processing pipelines
After running images through resizers, CMS uploads, or CDN transformations, check whether EXIF was preserved or stripped by the pipeline.
Catalog and organize photos
Extract the original capture date from EXIF instead of relying on the file's filesystem timestamp, which changes when files are copied or moved.
Privacy audit before sharing
Before posting a photo online, check what metadata it contains. GPS tags in particular can reveal your home address or frequent locations.
Key EXIF Tag Groups
EXIF data is organized into IFDs (Image File Directories), each covering a different aspect of the image.
| Group | Examples | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Make, Model, Software | Identifies the camera body and firmware used to take the shot. |
| Exposure | FNumber, ExposureTime, ISO, Flash | The exact settings used when the shutter was released. |
| Optics | FocalLength, FocalLengthIn35mmFilm, LensModel | Lens characteristics, useful for matching lenses to images. |
| Date & Time | DateTimeOriginal, DateTimeDigitized | When the photo was actually taken, independent of file dates. |
| GPS | GPSLatitude, GPSLongitude, GPSAltitude | Physical location where the photo was captured. |
| Image | ImageWidth, ImageLength, Orientation, ColorSpace | Pixel dimensions, rotation, and color profile info. |
| Thumbnail | ThumbnailOffset, ThumbnailLength | Embedded low-res preview used by file browsers and cameras. |
Privacy & EXIF Stripping
This tool is 100% client-side
Your images are read locally using the File API and the Web Crypto API. No pixels, no metadata, and no filenames are ever sent to any server.
GPS tags are the biggest risk
A photo taken on a smartphone typically embeds GPS coordinates accurate to within a few meters. Always strip these before sharing images publicly — especially photos taken at home.
Most platforms strip EXIF automatically
Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp remove EXIF metadata on upload. However, direct file shares (email, Dropbox, iCloud links) preserve it in full.
How to strip EXIF
On macOS: Preview → Export (JPEG strips GPS). On Windows: right-click → Properties → Details → Remove Properties. Or use tools like ExifTool or ImageMagick: mogrify -strip image.jpg.