EXIF Viewer

How to use

1. Upload a JPEG — EXIF metadata lives inside JPG files from cameras and phones
2. Review the data — See camera, lens, date, exposure, ISO, GPS, and more
3. Strip metadata (optional) — If you want to remove EXIF before sharing, re-save through the Image Compressor

What Is EXIF Metadata?

EXIF — short for Exchangeable Image File Format — is a small chunk of structured data cameras and smartphones write inside every JPEG photo. It records the technical details of how the photo was taken: camera make and model, lens, shutter speed, aperture (f-stop), ISO, focal length, white balance, and exposure mode. Most modern phones also write the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken — which is useful for personal organisation but a privacy risk when sharing publicly.

Why Photographers Care About EXIF

EXIF is how Lightroom, Photos, and other catalogue apps know your shooting style. Reviewing the EXIF of your favourite shots reveals patterns — what aperture, focal length, and ISO worked best for the look you want. When buying used gear, sellers share EXIF from their photos so buyers can verify shutter count and authenticity.

The Privacy Side of EXIF

The GPS tag inside a photo can pin its location to within a few metres. If you post photos taken at home and the platform doesn't strip metadata, anyone who downloads the image can find your address. Major platforms like Facebook and Instagram do strip EXIF on upload — but messaging apps, email attachments, and direct file shares usually keep it intact. Always check before sharing.

How to Remove EXIF

The simplest way is to re-encode the image with a tool that doesn't copy the metadata. The Image Compressor on this site does that automatically — Canvas-based re-encoding produces a clean output file with no EXIF block. Save and share the new file, not the original.

Privacy

This viewer runs entirely in your browser. The JPEG bytes are parsed locally with no upload, no server, no tracking. Close the tab and nothing is retained.

Frequently asked questions

What is EXIF metadata?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a block of information cameras embed inside JPEG files. It includes the make and model, lens, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, date taken, and often GPS coordinates.

Why don't PNG or WebP show EXIF?

PNG and WebP can technically carry metadata, but most cameras only write EXIF into JPEG. This viewer focuses on the most common case — JPEGs from phones and cameras.

Is GPS data really inside my photos?

If you took the photo with a phone that had location permission for the camera, yes. The latitude and longitude are written in degrees, minutes, and seconds. This tool decodes them and shows a map link.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. The file is read with the FileReader API inside your browser. No bytes are sent to any server.

How do I remove EXIF before sharing?

Re-save the image through any browser-based tool that re-encodes pixels. Our Image Compressor strips most EXIF tags because Canvas doesn't copy them across.

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