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Image Metadata Viewer

Drop a photo, see its EXIF — strip GPS or camera data before sharing.

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What Is Image Metadata?

Image metadata (often called EXIF data) is information embedded within image files that describes the image and the conditions under which it was captured. This data is automatically added by cameras, phones, and editing software.

Types of Metadata in Photos

Camera Information

• Camera make and model
• Lens type and focal length
• Shutter speed and aperture
• ISO sensitivity
• Flash usage
• White balance setting

File Information

• Image dimensions (width × height)
• File size
• Color space and bit depth
• Resolution (DPI)
• File format and compression

Date & Time

• Date and time the photo was taken
• Date the file was last modified
• Date the file was created

Location Data (GPS)

• GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude)
• Altitude
• Direction the camera was facing

How to View Image Metadata

1. Open the Image Metadata Viewer
2. Upload your image (drag and drop or click to browse)
3. View all embedded metadata organized by category
4. Optionally remove specific metadata fields or all metadata
5. Download the cleaned image

Why View Image Metadata?

• Photography Learning: Study the camera settings of great photos to improve your own technique
• Verify Authenticity: Check when and where a photo was actually taken
• Organize Photos: Sort and organize photos by date, camera, or location
• Print Preparation: Check image resolution and dimensions before printing
• Forensic Analysis: Verify the origin and modification history of images
• SEO Optimization: Check that images have appropriate metadata for web publishing

Privacy: Why Remove Metadata?

When you share photos online, the embedded metadata goes with them. This can expose:

• Your Location: GPS coordinates reveal exactly where the photo was taken — your home, workplace, school
• Your Equipment: Camera and phone model identifies the device used
• Your Schedule: Timestamps reveal when you were at specific locations
• Your Identity: Some cameras embed serial numbers and owner names

Before sharing photos on social media, forums, or messaging apps, remove GPS metadata. A photo of your pet could inadvertently reveal your home address. Most social media platforms strip some metadata, but not all — and images shared via email, messaging, or file sharing retain all metadata.

Which Platforms Strip Metadata?

• Facebook: Strips EXIF data from uploaded photos
• Instagram: Strips EXIF data
• Twitter/X: Strips EXIF data
• WhatsApp: Strips EXIF data from sent photos
• Email: Does NOT strip metadata — full EXIF data is preserved
• Cloud Storage: Does NOT strip metadata (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
• Websites: Does NOT strip metadata by default

For any platform that doesn't strip metadata, remove it yourself before sharing.

Metadata for Photographers

For photographers, metadata is invaluable. Review the EXIF data of your best shots to understand what camera settings worked. Compare settings across similar photos to learn what produces the best results. Many photo management tools can sort and filter photos by metadata fields.

Privacy & Security

All metadata viewing and removal happens entirely in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server. This is especially important since the whole purpose of this tool is privacy — we practice what we preach.

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