Image Metadata Viewer
See everything hidden inside a photo – camera, lens, settings, date and GPS location – check it for privacy risks, and download a clean copy without metadata.
- Camera and lens
- GPS location
- Privacy check
- No upload
Read in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.
How to view photo metadata
- Add a photoDrop a JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF, choose a file, paste one or try the sample. The file isn’t uploaded.
- Read the detailsSee the camera, lens, exposure, date and location at a glance, then every field in the full table. Filter it to find what you need.
- Check privacyIf the photo contains a location, serial numbers or names, download a clean copy without metadata before sharing it.
What photos can reveal
| Field | What it tells someone |
|---|---|
| GPS latitude and longitude | Where the photo was taken – often accurate to a few metres, which can reveal your home |
| Date taken | The exact date and time |
| Camera make, model and serial number | Which device took it – serial numbers can link photos to the same camera |
| Artist, owner and copyright | A name you or your editing app added |
| Software and XMP history | Which apps edited the photo |
Before you share a photo
- Photos sent as documents or files (rather than as photos) in messaging apps usually keep all their metadata.
- Selling something online? Remove the location from photos taken at home.
- On phones you can turn off location tagging in the camera settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is image metadata or EXIF?
EXIF is information your camera or phone saves inside a photo: the camera and lens, settings such as shutter speed and ISO, the date and time, and often the GPS location. Editing apps may add more, such as XMP data and colour profiles.
How do I see where a photo was taken?
If the photo has GPS data, the Location card shows the coordinates with links to OpenStreetMap and Google Maps. Many apps and social networks remove GPS data when you upload, so it may be missing.
How do I remove metadata from a photo?
Press “Download clean copy”. The image is redrawn without any metadata – no location, camera details or names – at high quality. The picture itself looks the same.
Why does my photo have no metadata?
Screenshots, images saved from websites and photos shared through WhatsApp, Instagram or Facebook usually have their metadata removed. Original files straight from a camera or phone keep it.
What is the estimated JPEG quality?
It’s worked out from the compression tables inside the JPEG and roughly matches the 0–100 quality setting the file was saved with. It’s an estimate – different apps use slightly different tables.
Can it read HEIC or RAW files?
Not yet. It reads JPEG, PNG, WebP and GIF files, and identifies AVIF and HEIC files without listing their details.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The file is read entirely in your browser, which also makes this a safe way to check photos before you share them.
Is the metadata viewer free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up.
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