EXIF Data Viewer
See the hidden information stored inside a photo — where it was taken, which phone or camera took it, when, and with what settings. The file is read in your browser; nothing is uploaded. To delete the data, use Remove EXIF data.
Why check a photo’s EXIF data?
Phones write a small record into every photo they take. Most of it is harmless, but one field — the GPS location — can show exactly where you live or work.
- Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP photo, or drop it onto the box.
- Read the summary: location, camera, date and settings appear at the top.
- Scroll for every field, then copy the report — or remove the data with the EXIF remover.
Spot a hidden location
If the photo carries GPS coordinates, you see them first, with a link to the exact spot on a map.
Camera and lens
Make, model, lens and serial numbers — useful for buying second-hand gear, or for knowing what you are giving away.
Exposure settings
Aperture, shutter speed, ISO and focal length, translated into the units photographers actually use.
Real capture date
The date the photo was taken, separate from the file date — handy for sorting, evidence and checking a picture’s age.
Copy or save the report
Copy everything to the clipboard or download it as a text file with one click.
Read locally
The photo is opened by your own browser. It is never sent anywhere, so it is safe to check private pictures.
What EXIF data can reveal
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a block of text a camera or phone stores at the start of an image file. It was designed for photographers, so it records the technical side of a shot: the camera model, lens, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, flash, white balance and the exact moment the picture was taken.
The field that matters most for privacy is GPS. Phones with location enabled for the camera save the latitude and longitude — often accurate to a few metres — plus altitude and even the direction you were facing. A photo of a new sofa taken at home can therefore carry your home address with it.
Big social networks such as Instagram, Facebook and X strip this data when you upload. Many other routes do not: email attachments, cloud-storage links, messaging apps that send “as a file”, forums, marketplaces and your own website all usually pass the original file along unchanged.
PNG and WebP files can carry EXIF too, along with XMP (editing history, ratings, keywords) and text notes added by editing apps. This viewer shows all of them. If anything here should not travel with the picture, run it through Remove EXIF data — it deletes the metadata without touching the image itself.
Frequently asked questions
Does every photo contain EXIF data?
Almost every photo straight from a phone or camera does. Screenshots, images saved from social networks and files exported “for web” usually have little or none.
Why is there no GPS location in my photo?
Either location access was off for the camera app, or the photo has passed through a service that strips metadata, such as Instagram, WhatsApp or a screenshot.
Can EXIF data be faked or changed?
Yes. EXIF is ordinary text inside the file and editing tools can rewrite it, so treat it as a strong hint rather than proof.
Does this work with iPhone photos?
Yes for JPG and PNG. iPhones save HEIC by default; convert it first with the HEIC to JPG converter, which keeps the orientation correct.
Is my photo uploaded to read the data?
No. The file is opened by your browser with JavaScript and read on your device. Nothing is transmitted or stored.
How do I delete the data I see here?
Use Remove EXIF data. It removes GPS, camera and date details from JPG, PNG and WebP without re-compressing the picture.