EXIF Viewer — Image Metadata
View EXIF metadata of any photo: camera, date, GPS, exposure. 100% private, in-browser.
How to use this tool
- Open this page — it runs instantly in your browser, no signup or install.
- Allow any permission prompt if asked; everything stays on your device.
- Use the on-screen controls — results update live.
View EXIF metadata of any photo: camera, date, GPS, exposure. 100% private, in-browser.
How it works
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is metadata embedded inside JPEG, TIFF, and many RAW image files by the camera or smartphone at the moment a photo is taken. This viewer reads that metadata directly in your browser without uploading the image to any server, so your photos remain completely private.
The tool extracts fields including camera make and model, lens information, capture date and time, shutter speed, aperture (f-number), ISO sensitivity, focal length, flash status, and — when present — GPS latitude, longitude, and altitude. GPS coordinates can be mapped to a street address.
Common use cases include verifying when a photo was actually taken, checking whether location data is embedded before sharing a photo online, diagnosing exposure settings when learning photography, or confirming which device captured a specific image.
Worked example
Check whether a photo contains GPS location data
- Click 'Choose File' and select the JPEG photo you want to inspect.
- Wait for the metadata table to populate — this is instant for most files.
- Look for the GPS section. If present, latitude and longitude values will appear.
- Review the coordinates to see where the photo was taken.
You can confirm the photo contains precise GPS coordinates (e.g., 48.8566 N, 2.3522 E) and decide whether to strip that data before posting it online.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Selecting a PNG screenshot and expecting camera metadata — PNG files rarely contain EXIF data.
- Assuming a missing GPS field means the location was never recorded — it may have been stripped by the app used to transfer or share the photo.
- Confusing capture date (DateTimeOriginal) with file modification date — the file's OS timestamp changes when you copy or edit a photo, but EXIF DateTimeOriginal reflects when the shutter fired.
Key terms
- EXIF
- Exchangeable Image File Format — a standard for embedding metadata (camera settings, date, GPS) inside image files.
- ISO
- A measure of the camera sensor's sensitivity to light. Higher ISO values allow shooting in low light but introduce grain.
- Aperture (f-number)
- The size of the lens opening when the photo was taken. A smaller f-number (e.g., f/1.8) means a wider opening and shallower depth of field.
Frequently asked questions
- Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
- No. The file is read entirely in your browser with the FileReader API — it never leaves your device.
- Why is there no metadata?
- Screenshots, PNGs, and images stripped by social networks usually contain no EXIF data.