Image Metadata Viewer
Upload an image to view its EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata instantly.
About This Tool
The Image Metadata Viewer is a free browser-based tool that extracts and displays all embedded metadata from your photos. Every digital photo carries hidden information recorded by the camera or smartphone at the moment of capture — this includes camera make and model, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focal length, GPS coordinates, date and time, orientation, and much more.
This tool reads the EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data embedded in JPEG images by parsing the APP1 marker and TIFF IFD structure directly in your browser. It also shows basic IPTC fields (title, description, copyright) and general image properties like dimensions, file size, color space, and resolution.
All processing happens entirely on your device. Your images are never uploaded to any server — there are no network requests, no logging, and no third-party tracking. This makes it safe for inspecting sensitive or private photos.
The GPS tab displays latitude and longitude coordinates when available, with a direct link to OpenStreetMap so you can see exactly where a photo was taken. A privacy warning reminds you that GPS data in shared photos can reveal your location. The built-in metadata stripping feature lets you re-export the image through an HTML Canvas element, which removes all EXIF data while preserving the visual content.
If you need to convert images between formats, check out the Image Format Converter. For extracting dominant colors from a photo, try the Color Palette Extractor. If you want to protect images before sharing, the Image Watermark tool can overlay text or logos directly in your browser.
How to Use
- Drag and drop an image onto the upload area, or click to browse and select a JPEG, PNG, WebP, or TIFF file.
- The tool immediately reads the file and displays a preview alongside basic properties (file name, size, dimensions, type).
- Switch between the Camera & Exposure, Image Info, GPS, and All Tags tabs to explore different metadata categories.
- In the Camera tab, view shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focal length, flash status, and other shooting parameters.
- In the GPS tab, view latitude/longitude coordinates and click View on OpenStreetMap to see the location on a map.
- Click Copy JSON (or press Ctrl+Shift+C) to copy all extracted metadata as a structured JSON object.
- Click Strip & Download to save a clean copy of the image with all metadata removed — useful for privacy before sharing online.
- Click Clear to remove the current image and start over, or New Image to load a different file.
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FAQ
Is my data safe when using this tool?
Yes. All image processing and EXIF parsing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your images are never uploaded to any server. No data leaves your device, and there is no logging or analytics on your input. You can safely use this tool with private or sensitive photos.
What image formats are supported?
The tool supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, and TIFF files. EXIF metadata is most commonly found in JPEG files produced by digital cameras and smartphones. PNG and WebP files may contain limited metadata. TIFF files can contain full EXIF data similar to JPEG.
Why does my image show no EXIF data?
Not all images contain EXIF data. Screenshots, images downloaded from the web, images processed by social media platforms, and images created by graphics software typically have EXIF data stripped during processing. PNG images rarely contain EXIF data. If you uploaded a JPEG from a camera or phone and see no data, the metadata may have been removed by a previous tool or platform.
What does stripping metadata do?
The Strip & Download feature re-renders the image through an HTML Canvas element, which produces a clean copy without any embedded metadata. The visual content of the image is preserved at high quality (95% JPEG quality), but all EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data is removed. This is useful for protecting privacy before sharing photos online.
Can GPS coordinates in photos reveal my location?
Yes. When location services are enabled on your camera or smartphone, GPS coordinates are embedded in the EXIF data of every photo. These coordinates can pinpoint your exact location, including your home address if the photo was taken there. Always strip metadata before sharing photos publicly if you want to protect your location privacy.
What is the difference between EXIF, IPTC, and XMP?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) stores technical camera data like shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and GPS coordinates. IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) stores editorial metadata like captions, keywords, and copyright for press and publishing workflows. XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) is Adobe's XML-based format that can store both technical and editorial metadata with extensible schemas.
Does the tool modify my original image?
No. The tool only reads your image to extract metadata. The Strip & Download feature creates a new copy of the image — your original file is never modified. All operations are read-only unless you explicitly click the strip button, which generates a new download.
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