Overview
View the EXIF and metadata hidden in an image
Every photo carries more than the pixels you see. Cameras and phones embed a block of hidden data called EXIF that can include the make and model of the device, the lens, the exposure settings, the date and time the shot was taken, and even the exact GPS coordinates of the location. This metadata is invisible in a normal image viewer but easy to read with the right tool.
ToolHub Image Metadata Viewer reads that hidden data and lays it out in a clean table. You can see what a photo reveals about you, check camera settings, or confirm whether a file still carries location data before you share it. Everything happens in your browser.
Step-by-step
How to view image metadata
- 1
Choose your image
Drop a photo onto the upload box or click to pick one. JPG files from a camera or phone carry the most metadata. - 2
Read the metadata table
The tool parses the EXIF block and shows fields like camera make, model, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, dimensions, and the capture date. - 3
Check for location data
If the photo has GPS coordinates, you will see them along with a warning and a link to remove them before sharing.
Background
What metadata an image can contain
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is stored alongside the pixels inside JPEG and some other formats. The tool reads it with exifr.parse and pulls out the most useful fields. Here is what you are likely to find.
Camera and lens details
The make and model of the camera or phone, the lens, and the software used to process the image. These tags make it possible to link several photos back to the same device.
Exposure settings
ISO, aperture (F number), exposure time, and focal length describe how the shot was captured. Photographers use these to study or replicate a look.
Date, dimensions, and orientation
The original capture date and time, the pixel width and height, and the orientation flag that tells viewers how to rotate the image.
GPS location
The most sensitive tag is GPS, which can pin a photo to within a few meters of where it was taken. If your image carries it, this tool shows the coordinates and points you to a tool that removes them.
Use cases
When to view image metadata
Checking privacy before sharing
See whether a photo reveals your location or device before you post it publicly.
Studying camera settings
Read the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed of a shot you like to learn how it was taken.
Verifying a photo's origin
Inspect the capture date, device, and software to sanity check where a file came from.
Auditing your own library
Confirm which of your images still carry GPS tags so you know what to clean.
Journalism and research
Examine the embedded details of a supplied image as part of basic verification.
Confirming a clean export
Check that an image you already stripped truly has no remaining EXIF or location data.
Tips and best practices
- JPG photos straight from a camera or phone carry the richest metadata. Screenshots and PNGs usually carry little or none.
- An empty result is normal for images that were edited, exported, or shared through apps that strip EXIF.
- If you see GPS coordinates, treat the file as sensitive and remove them before sharing publicly.
- Orientation tells viewers how to rotate the photo, so a sideways looking image may simply have a different orientation flag.
- Use this viewer together with the EXIF Remover to check, clean, and then confirm an image is clear of hidden data.
Common questions
Why does my image show no metadata?
Many images carry no EXIF at all. Screenshots, most PNG and WebP files, and photos exported or shared through apps often have their metadata stripped. A JPG straight from a camera is the most likely to contain full data.
Can it show where a photo was taken?
Yes, if the photo has GPS tags. The tool displays the latitude and longitude and warns you that the file reveals a location, with a link to remove it.
How do I remove the metadata I see?
Use the EXIF Remover tool. It redraws the image through a canvas, which produces a clean copy that holds only the visible pixels with no EXIF or GPS data.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The metadata is parsed entirely in your browser. Your image is never uploaded or stored, so even private photos stay on your device.
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