EXIF Photo Metadata Viewer

Instantly read and extract hidden EXIF data from any photo. View camera settings, GPS location, date & time, lens info - all processed locally in your browser for complete privacy.

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Drag & Drop Your Photo Here

or click to browse files - All processing is done locally in your browser

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🔒 Your photos are never uploaded to any server. All EXIF data is read directly in your browser.

Reading EXIF metadata…

📊 EXIF Metadata Results

⚡ Quick Summary

🗂️ All EXIF Data

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How to Read EXIF Data from a Photo

Follow these simple steps to extract and view hidden EXIF metadata from your images instantly - no software installation or account needed.

Upload Your Photo

Drag & drop your image into the tool or click "Browse Image" to select a file from your device. Supports JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, HEIC, RAW, and DNG formats.

Instant Metadata Extraction

The tool reads the embedded EXIF metadata from your photo directly in your browser - no server upload, no waiting. Results appear in seconds.

View & Explore the Data

Browse organized sections: camera settings, GPS coordinates (shown on a map), image properties, date & time, lens details, and much more.

Copy or Download

Copy all EXIF data to clipboard or download it as a structured JSON file for further use, research, or sharing with others.

What EXIF Data Can You See?

Our EXIF metadata reader extracts and displays a comprehensive set of information embedded in your photos - organized into easy-to-read categories.

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Camera Make & Model

Identify the exact camera brand, model, and body serial number that captured the image.

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Lens Information

See the lens make, model, focal length, and maximum aperture used to take the photo.

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Camera Settings

Aperture (f-stop), shutter speed, ISO, white balance, flash, exposure mode, and metering mode.

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GPS Location on Map

View exact latitude, longitude, and altitude where the photo was taken, pinpointed on an interactive map.

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Date & Time

Find out the exact date and time the photo was taken, including timezone offset when available.

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Image Properties

File name, size, MIME type, pixel dimensions, color space, orientation, bit depth, and resolution.

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Copyright & Creator

Photographer name, copyright notice, rights usage terms, and contact info embedded in the file.

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All Raw EXIF Tags

A searchable, complete table of every EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata tag present in the image file.

What is EXIF Data in Photos?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard that embeds supplemental technical and descriptive metadata directly inside digital photo files - automatically recorded every time you take a picture.

Aperture (f-stop)

Controls how wide the lens opens to let in light. A low f-stop (e.g., f/1.8) creates a blurred background (shallow depth of field), while a high f-stop (e.g., f/16) keeps everything sharp.

Shutter Speed

How long the camera sensor is exposed to light. Fast speeds (1/1000s) freeze motion; slow speeds (1/30s) create motion blur or light trails in long exposures.

ISO Speed

Measures the sensor's sensitivity to light. Low ISO (100–200) is ideal for bright daylight. High ISO (1600+) suits low-light situations but may introduce digital noise/grain.

Focal Length

The distance (in mm) from the lens to the sensor. Shorter focal lengths give a wider field of view (wide-angle); longer focal lengths zoom in and compress the scene (telephoto).

White Balance

Adjusts color tone to match lighting conditions. Auto WB works for most shots; custom WB ensures accurate colors in mixed or unusual lighting environments.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude, longitude, and altitude where the photo was taken - recorded by smartphones and GPS-enabled cameras. This allows our tool to pinpoint the location on a map.

Color Space

Defines the range of colors captured. sRGB is standard for web use; Adobe RGB offers a wider gamut for professional printing and color-critical workflows.

Exposure Compensation

A manual override to brighten (+EV) or darken (−EV) the exposure beyond what the camera's meter suggests. Useful for backlit subjects or high-contrast scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions About EXIF Metadata

Everything you need to know about reading, understanding, and using EXIF photo metadata.

Does every photo have EXIF data?

Not all photos contain EXIF data. Images shared on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp often have their EXIF metadata stripped automatically. Screenshots, edited images saved through certain apps, and some image formats like GIF do not support or retain EXIF data. RAW files from professional cameras typically contain the most comprehensive metadata.

Is my photo uploaded to a server when I use this tool?

No. This EXIF viewer processes your photos entirely within your web browser using JavaScript. Your image files are never uploaded to any server. Your data remains completely private and secure on your own device. This is true for both drag-and-drop uploads and file selection.

Can I find the GPS location where a photo was taken?

Yes - if the photo contains GPS metadata. Most smartphones automatically embed GPS coordinates when you take a photo. Our tool will display these coordinates and show the exact location on an interactive map. Note that some devices have geotagging disabled by default, and many social platforms strip GPS data before sharing to protect user privacy.

Which image formats are supported by this EXIF viewer?

Our tool supports JPEG/JPG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, HEIC/HEIF (iPhone photos), and most RAW camera formats including DNG, CR2 (Canon), ARW (Sony), NEF (Nikon), ORF (Olympus), and RW2 (Panasonic). Formats like GIF and BMP do not support EXIF data embedding.

Can EXIF data be edited or falsified?

Yes. EXIF metadata can be modified using photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or dedicated tools like ExifTool. This means you cannot always trust EXIF data as absolute proof of where or when a photo was taken. GPS coordinates, timestamps, and camera information can all be altered by someone with basic technical skills.

Why should I view EXIF data from my photos?

Viewing EXIF data is useful for many reasons: photographers can analyze camera settings to understand how a shot was achieved, journalists can verify photo origins, privacy-conscious users can check if location data is embedded before sharing online, and forensic investigators use it to establish image authenticity. It's also great for learning photography by studying what settings create which results.

What is the difference between EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) stores technical capture data like camera settings and GPS coordinates. IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) stores editorial data like caption, keywords, and photographer contact info. XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) is a newer Adobe standard that can store all types of metadata in a flexible XML-based format. Our viewer reads and displays all three types.