Image Metadata Viewer
Inspect the hidden data in a photo: camera, lens, date, GPS coordinates and editing software.
Drop your image here
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Processed locally — never uploaded
How to use image metadata viewer
- 1Add a photo
Any format that carries metadata, which is most JPEG files taken by a camera or phone.
- 2Read the report
The panel lists every field found, with GPS data highlighted since it is the most sensitive part.
- 3Remove it if you need to
Use the EXIF remover to strip everything before sharing the image.
About image metadata viewer
Image metadata viewer shows the information stored inside a photo file. Most people are surprised by how much is in there: the exact camera and lens, the shutter speed and aperture, the date and time, sometimes the software used, and often the precise GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken.
That data is genuinely sensitive. GPS coordinates in a photo taken at home can identify the house to within a few metres, and a serial number in the file can identify the exact camera. Stripping this before posting a picture is one of the most valuable things you can do for your privacy, and it costs one click with the EXIF remover on this site.
Use this tool when you need to know what a photo will reveal about where it was taken, when checking whether a file has been edited and by what software, or when an upload is being rejected because of embedded data. If you find location data in a photo you did not expect to have it, remove the metadata before you share it.
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF data?
A standard block of information stored in the image file itself, including camera make and model, lens, exposure settings, date, orientation, and often GPS coordinates. It was designed for photographers and was never meant as a privacy risk.
Can EXIF reveal where a photo was taken?
Yes. Many phones and cameras store precise GPS coordinates, which can identify a home or office address to within a few metres. This is the single most important reason to strip metadata before posting a photo.
Does removing metadata reduce the file size?
Slightly. Metadata is a small fraction of a typical photo, so the saving is usually a few kilobytes. The reason to remove it is privacy, not size.
Does every photo have metadata?
Photos taken by a camera or phone usually do, and often heavily. Images made in editing software often have less, though the software and editing history are commonly recorded. Screenshots and images exported from other formats frequently have none at all.
Can I use this to check if a photo was edited?
Often, yes. Software fields record which program last wrote the file, and timestamps can reveal a sequence. Treat it as a reasonable signal rather than proof, since metadata can be altered.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The file is read locally and the metadata displayed without being sent anywhere.
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Private by design. Your files are processed on this device and are never uploaded to the 1xmobcas.com server. Use image metadata viewer offline with total confidence.