EXIF viewer: see the metadata of any photo
Find out what a photo says about itself: where and when it was taken, with which camera, and by whom. Your photos stay on your device.
- 100% free
- No usage limits
- No sign-up
- Nothing uploaded: runs in your browser
No photo at hand? (a photo with GPS and camera data).
What the labels mean
- GPS locationThe photo contains a position. Anyone who receives the original file can see it.
- Personal or serial dataAuthor, owner, copyright or serial numbers that can link photos to you or your device.
- DeviceMake, model, lens or editing software.
- Other dataXMP, IPTC, comments, thumbnails or data stored after the image.
Common questions this viewer answers
- Which camera or phone took this photo? See Make, Model and Lens.
- When was it really taken? Date taken is set at capture; Modified date changes with editing.
- Is my photo safe to share? If you see a red label, clean it first with Remove EXIF data.
Limitations
- Maker notes are shown by size only, because each manufacturer uses its own private format.
- Long XMP blocks are shortened on screen; the size of a block does not affect the reading.
- HEIC and AVIF thumbnails appear only in browsers that can display them.
Frequently asked questions
Is this this EXIF viewer really free?
Yes. It is 100% free, with no usage limits, no account and no sign-up. There is no paid plan and no feature is locked.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Your photos are opened and processed inside your browser and never leave your device. The page only downloads its own code from this site. If you accept analytics cookies, Google Analytics receives anonymous usage data such as page views, never your photos, their names or their metadata.
How do I see the metadata of a photo?
Drop the photo on this page. All its fields appear in a table, grouped into camera, capture, location and other metadata, in a few milliseconds.
Can it show where a photo was taken?
Yes, if the photo contains GPS coordinates. They are shown as latitude and longitude, with an optional OpenStreetMap link. Only if you click that link are the coordinates sent to that website.
Why does my photo show no metadata?
Many platforms, such as WhatsApp in its normal mode and large social networks, strip it when sending or publishing. Screenshots and many edited exports do not contain it either.
Does it read HEIC photos from an iPhone?
Yes. Metadata is read from the HEIC file directly, even in browsers that cannot display HEIC images.
Can it prove a photo is authentic?
No. EXIF can be edited easily, so treat it as a clue, not as proof.
Analytics: only if you accept cookies, the page loads Google Analytics (through Google Tag Manager) to count visits and see which tools are used. It never receives your photos, their names or their metadata. You can change your choice at any time with “Cookie settings” at the bottom of the page.