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Image Metadata Viewer

View EXIF and metadata from images in your browser — camera model, GPS, exposure, date and more. No upload — files stay on your device.

Drop a JPEG or TIFF image here or click to browse

JPEG · TIFF · HEIC · PNG

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EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) metadata is structured data embedded in JPEG, TIFF, and HEIC image files by the device that captured the image. It was standardized in 1995 by JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industries Development Association) and is now universally supported by digital cameras, smartphones, and imaging software. EXIF stores technical capture parameters, timestamps, camera identification, and optionally GPS coordinates.

A typical EXIF block includes camera make and model, lens information, focal length, aperture (f-number), shutter speed (exposure time), ISO sensitivity, white balance mode, flash status, and the date/time the photo was taken. When location services are enabled, smartphones embed GPS latitude, longitude, and altitude. Software like Adobe Lightroom and Apple Photos adds its own metadata tags indicating post-processing history.

This tool extracts EXIF, IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council), and XMP metadata from image files using the exifr library, loaded dynamically to keep the initial bundle small. All processing happens in the browser — the image file never leaves the device. The extracted fields are displayed in a searchable table with copy-on-click for individual values. JPEG and TIFF files contain the most metadata; PNG and WebP files typically contain very little.

Common Use Cases

Verifying photo authenticity and provenance

Journalists, fact-checkers, and legal teams verify whether a photo was genuinely taken at the claimed time and location by inspecting EXIF metadata. The DateTimeOriginal field records when the shutter fired; GPS data shows where. Cross-referencing these values with claimed context can confirm or refute claims about a photo's authenticity — a standard step in digital forensics and investigative journalism workflows.

Auditing images before publishing online for privacy

Smartphone photos include GPS coordinates by default, revealing the precise location where each photo was taken. Before sharing photos online — particularly images taken at home, near workplaces, or at sensitive locations — content creators, journalists, and privacy-conscious users inspect EXIF data to confirm GPS fields are absent or stripped. The metadata viewer identifies which fields are present before any upload decision.

Organizing and cataloging photography archives

Photographers managing large archives use EXIF data to sort, filter, and organize images programmatically. DateTimeOriginal enables chronological sorting even when file modification timestamps are unreliable. Camera model and lens data allow filtering by equipment used. ISO and shutter speed data enable searching for low-light or action shots. Viewing EXIF before importing into Lightroom or Capture One helps identify files that need manual metadata correction.

How to Use

  1. Drop or click the upload area to open a JPEG or TIFF image.
  2. EXIF data is extracted and displayed in a table automatically.
  3. Fields include camera model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and GPS coordinates.
  4. Click any value to copy it to the clipboard.
  5. All processing is local — your image never leaves your browser.

Common EXIF Fields

Privacy Note

EXIF data can contain GPS coordinates and other sensitive information. Before sharing images online, consider stripping EXIF data using an image editor or export option.