Metadata Viewer
View the EXIF metadata embedded in a JPEG photo. Upload a JPG file to see camera details, capture settings, and more.
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Pro Tips
- •EXIF metadata is a JPEG-specific feature - PNG, WebP, and other formats don't store the same camera information
- •Many social media platforms and messaging apps strip EXIF data when you upload a photo, for privacy reasons
- •EXIF data can include camera model, exposure settings, and timestamps - and sometimes GPS location if the camera recorded it
- •The whole file is read locally in your browser - nothing is uploaded anywhere
Most Popular
Most users check this to verify a photo's original camera settings or capture date
When to Use This Tool
Check the exposure time, aperture, ISO, and focal length used to capture a photo.
Review a photo's embedded camera and timestamp data as one signal when assessing its origin.
See what metadata is embedded in a photo before sharing it publicly.
Check the camera model and capture date recorded in older photos.
How It Works
Read the uploaded JPEG file's raw bytes directly in your browser
Locate the APP1 marker segment, which contains the embedded EXIF metadata block
Parse the TIFF-style directory structure inside that segment to find known metadata tags
Decode each tag's value and display it in a readable format
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Files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser.
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Powered by Custom EXIF/TIFF metadata parser for optimal performance on modern browsers.
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Built with verified, open-source libraries. Fully transparent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does it say no metadata was found?
Many apps, messaging platforms, and social networks strip EXIF metadata from photos automatically, often for privacy or file-size reasons. If a photo passed through one of these before reaching you, its metadata may already be gone.
Why doesn't this work on my PNG or WebP file?
EXIF is a metadata format specific to JPEG (and some TIFF) files. PNG and WebP use different, less commonly populated metadata systems, so this tool focuses on JPEG's EXIF data.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The entire file is read and parsed locally in your browser. Your image and its metadata never leave your device.
Does this show GPS location data?
This tool focuses on common camera and capture-setting tags. If a photo includes GPS coordinates, they're stored in a separate EXIF sub-block that isn't currently parsed by this tool.
Can I remove metadata with this tool?
No, this tool only displays metadata - it doesn't modify or strip it. Re-saving an image through most image editors, or converting its format, will typically remove EXIF data.