EXIF viewer
Updated Nothing is uploaded
See the hidden information inside a photo: which camera and lens took it, the exposure settings, when it was taken and — if location was on — exactly where. Nothing is uploaded; the file is read on your device.
How to view a photo's EXIF data
- Choose a photo (JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC) — you can add several.
- Read the summary: camera, settings, date, and a warning if GPS location is present.
- Open the location in OpenStreetMap, or show all raw EXIF tags.
- Optionally remove the metadata and download a clean copy.
What EXIF data can reveal
| Field | Example | Privacy risk |
|---|---|---|
| GPS latitude/longitude | 48.858200, 2.294467 | High — home, school or workplace |
| Date & time taken | 2024-05-01 14:03:22 +02:00 | Medium — routines and whereabouts |
| Camera & lens serial numbers | 032021001234 | Medium — links photos to one device |
| Owner / artist name | Jane Doe | Medium |
| Camera model, lens, settings | Canon EOS R6 · f/2.8 · 1/250 s · ISO 400 | Low |
| Embedded thumbnail | Small preview image | Can show the photo before cropping |
Which apps strip metadata?
Most social networks (Instagram, Facebook, X) remove EXIF from images they publish, but they still receive the original. Email attachments, cloud-drive shares, messaging apps sending “as file”, forums and many marketplaces pass the original file — GPS included. When in doubt, remove the metadata before sharing.
Reading exposure settings
- Aperture (f-number): lower = more light and blurrier background (f/1.8 vs f/8).
- Shutter speed: 1/250 s freezes motion; slower than about 1/60 s risks shake when hand-held.
- ISO: sensor sensitivity; higher numbers mean more noise.
- 35 mm equivalent focal length: makes phone and camera lenses comparable (a phone's 6 mm main lens is about 26 mm).
Private by design
Everything runs in your browser — your images are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone.
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Frequently asked questions
Why does my photo have no EXIF data?
It was probably removed — by a social network, a messaging app, a screenshot or an editor's "export for web". Screenshots never contain camera EXIF.
How accurate is the GPS location?
Phone GPS is usually accurate to 5–20 meters outdoors, less indoors. The coordinates are where the phone thought it was when the photo was taken.
Does it read iPhone HEIC photos?
You can add HEIC files and remove their metadata. Detailed EXIF reading currently covers JPEG, PNG and WebP; convert with HEIC to JPG (which iPhones do automatically when sharing) to read the fields.
Is the photo uploaded?
No. Only your browser reads the file; the map link opens OpenStreetMap only if you click it.
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