EXIF Reader
Read EXIF metadata from images: camera, date, exposure, GPS. Upload or drag-and-drop. Max 12 MB. Processing in your browser only.
Read EXIF metadata from images. Upload or drag-and-drop an image (max 12 MB). The tool reads camera, date, exposure, and GPS (if present) in your browser. EXIF is most common in JPEG. PNG or WebP may show little or no data. Your image is never uploaded.
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Examples
- Photo from phone → see camera and date
- JPEG from camera → exposure and GPS
FAQ
Why is SVG not supported?
EXIF is stored in raster formats (mainly JPEG). SVG does not use EXIF the same way.
What is the maximum file size?
12 MB per image.
Is my image sent to a server?
No. EXIF is read in your browser. Your image never leaves your device.
Why does my image show no EXIF?
Some formats (e.g. PNG, WebP) may not contain EXIF, or the image may have been stripped of metadata. Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) routinely strip EXIF on upload.
What EXIF fields are shown?
Camera make/model, date/time, exposure (aperture, shutter, ISO), focal length, and GPS if present.
What is the privacy risk of GPS in photos?
EXIF GPS coordinates in a photo can reveal exactly where it was taken. Sharing photos publicly (social media, forums) with GPS EXIF intact reveals your home, workplace, or travel patterns. Most social platforms strip this automatically, but email and direct sharing do not.
How do I remove EXIF metadata from photos?
On Windows: right-click → Properties → Details → Remove Properties and Personal Information. On Mac: use Preview or ImageOptim. On iPhone: use iOS 16+ Share sheet → Options → Location off. Online tools like this site's image converters also strip EXIF (the canvas does not preserve it).
What is the difference between EXIF, IPTC, and XMP?
EXIF stores camera technical data (exposure, GPS, timestamp). IPTC stores editorial metadata (title, caption, copyright, keywords). XMP is an XML-based metadata format by Adobe that can hold all of the above and more. Professional images often contain all three.
Can I modify or add EXIF data?
Yes, with tools like ExifTool (command-line), Adobe Photoshop (File Info dialog), or Lightroom. You can set copyright, add captions, update timestamps, or correct GPS coordinates. This tool is read-only.
Why do photos taken indoors sometimes have wrong GPS?
GPS requires line-of-sight to satellites. Indoors, phones use Wi-Fi positioning or cell tower triangulation, which is less accurate. The recorded GPS may be off by tens to hundreds of meters.
What is the RAW vs JPEG difference for EXIF?
Camera RAW files (CR2, NEF, ARW) embed a full JPEG preview and contain richer metadata. JPEG files have standard EXIF. This tool works with JPEG; RAW files must be converted first. Both formats can store GPS, exposure, and camera data.