EXIF Viewer
Read EXIF metadata from any photo — camera model, lens, exposure settings, GPS coordinates, timestamps, and copyright info. Drag-and-drop or click to upload. Everything happens in your browser; photos are never uploaded to a server.
Drop a photo here or click to select
JPG, HEIC, TIFF, RAW — anything with EXIF metadata
About EXIF Viewer
Every JPG, HEIC, TIFF, and RAW file taken by a camera or phone carries a large block of embedded metadata called EXIF — Exchangeable Image File Format. It records the camera make and model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, exposure compensation, flash use, GPS coordinates (if location was on), timestamp, orientation, and often copyright or artist information. This EXIF Viewer parses that entire block using exifr (the fastest JavaScript EXIF parser available) and organizes the fields into human-friendly panels grouped by camera, exposure, image, GPS, timestamp, and rights.
The GPS panel is often the most surprising for users encountering EXIF for the first time — many people don't realize photos from their phone quietly embed their exact location, home address included, and share it when the photo is emailed or posted to a site that doesn't strip metadata. This viewer makes that visible with a clickable link that opens the coordinates in Google Maps. Ideal for photographers reviewing their own shots, journalists verifying photo authenticity, digital archivists cataloguing collections, privacy-conscious users auditing what social platforms are or aren't stripping, and forensic analysts checking image provenance. The tool runs entirely in your browser — the image never leaves your device, so it's safe to check EXIF on sensitive photos, personal photos, or confidential work.
How to Use
Drag a photo into the drop zone, or click to select a file (JPG, HEIC, RAW, TIFF, or any image with EXIF metadata).
Camera, exposure, image, GPS, timestamp, and rights information appear in grouped panels.
If the photo has GPS coordinates, click the coordinates to open the location in Google Maps.
Scroll to the bottom for the raw JSON dump — every EXIF field the parser found.
To strip metadata for privacy, re-export the image via a photo editor without EXIF or use an online metadata remover.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information does EXIF store?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) stores camera settings and shooting conditions inside JPG, HEIC, TIFF, and RAW files. Common fields include camera make/model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, GPS coordinates (if location was enabled), date/time, exposure mode, white balance, and copyright.
Why do some photos have no EXIF data?
Multiple reasons: (1) screenshots and browser downloads typically strip EXIF. (2) Social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) remove EXIF when photos are uploaded — including GPS — for privacy. (3) Some photo editors don't preserve EXIF on export. (4) PNG files often lack EXIF since it's uncommon for the format. If the photo came from a phone camera app directly, EXIF should be present.
Can I see where a photo was taken?
Yes — if the photographer had location services enabled when they took the shot, GPS latitude/longitude appear in the Location panel and are clickable to open in Google Maps. Photos from Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and most messengers have location stripped. Photos taken directly by phone cameras or dedicated cameras usually have location if enabled.
Is my photo uploaded when I use this tool?
No. The exifr library parses metadata entirely in your browser using the File API. Verify by opening your browser's Network tab: zero outbound requests during parsing. Safe to check EXIF on private photos, professional work, or sensitive images.
How do I remove EXIF data for privacy?
This tool VIEWS EXIF; it doesn't remove it. To strip metadata, use your OS's built-in tools (Windows: right-click → Properties → Details → Remove Properties; macOS: Preview → Tools → Show Inspector → remove GPS) or export from a photo editor with 'Remove metadata' enabled. For batch operations, ExifTool (command line) or dedicated privacy apps are best.