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EXIF Metadata Viewer - Read Image Camera Data Online
View EXIF metadata from any JPEG image: camera make/model, GPS location, exposure settings, and more. Runs entirely in your browser - images never leave your device.
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Supported: .jpg / .jpeg - processed locally in your browser
What Is EXIF Data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in JPEG images by digital cameras and smartphones. It records camera settings, the date and time the photo was taken, GPS coordinates, and dozens of other technical details about the exposure.
What Can I See in the EXIF Viewer?
Upload any JPEG image to see camera make and model, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focal length, flash status, white balance, color space, and GPS coordinates (if recorded). You can also view every raw EXIF tag the file contains.
EXIF tags reference
| Tag | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| DateTimeOriginal | Date and time the photo was taken | 2024:03:15 14:32:07 |
| GPSLatitude / GPSLongitude | Precise location coordinates | 37.7749° N, 122.4194° W |
| Make / Model | Camera manufacturer and model name | Apple / iPhone 15 Pro |
| FocalLength | Focal length of the lens used | 26 mm |
| ISOSpeedRatings | Sensor sensitivity to light | ISO 400 |
| ExposureTime | Shutter speed (in seconds) | 1/250 s |
| FNumber | Aperture (f-stop) | f/1.8 |
| Flash | Whether flash fired | Flash did not fire |
EXIF on social media
Most major social platforms strip EXIF metadata on upload to protect user privacy and reduce file size. Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, and Facebook all remove EXIF before serving images. However, direct file transfers (WhatsApp, Telegram, email attachments, AirDrop) typically preserve the original metadata. Always strip EXIF before sharing sensitive photos through direct channels.
Forensic uses
EXIF data plays an important role in digital forensics and journalism. The timestamp and GPS data can corroborate or contradict claims about when and where a photo was taken. Photos that have been digitally manipulated often have mismatched or missing EXIF data - a camera-original file will have consistent metadata while a screenshot or re-saved image will not. News organizations and fact-checkers routinely examine EXIF data when verifying the authenticity of photos.
Privacy
All EXIF parsing happens in your browser using the native File API. Your photos are never uploaded to any server.