Metadata Viewer
See exactly what's hidden inside a file — camera model, capture date, GPS coordinates for photos, plus size and type details for any file.
How to use Metadata Viewer
- Select a JPEG to inspect its supported EXIF fields, or choose another file type for basic file details. The image is read in your browser.
- Review the metadata table. If no EXIF block is found, the viewer shows basic details instead; that does not establish when a photo was captured.
- Choose Export as JSON to download the metadata currently displayed.
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata your camera or phone embeds automatically inside a JPEG — things like the camera model, exposure settings, timestamp, and sometimes precise GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken. It's invisible when you just look at the image, which is exactly why it's worth checking before you post one.
Read photo details before you share or organize files
Choose a JPEG to inspect the EXIF fields this viewer can read, or select another file type to see basic details such as its name, size, MIME type, and last-modified value reported by your browser. Export the displayed results as JSON when you need a small metadata record for documentation or troubleshooting.
Metadata availability depends on the image format and what the camera or editing software retained. A missing EXIF block does not mean the photo has no identifying details, and a displayed last-modified value is file metadata supplied by the local file system, not proof of when a photograph was taken. Use the Metadata Cleaner to create a copy without embedded photo metadata.
Does this work on PNG or HEIC files?
Full EXIF parsing here targets JPEG, the most common format that embeds it. For other formats the tool still shows basic file information (name, size, type, last modified).
Can I use this to check a photo for GPS metadata?
Yes. Select a JPEG and review the EXIF fields returned by the viewer. GPS information is only available when it is present in a format and field this parser recognizes.
Does viewing metadata upload my image?
No. The image is read locally in your browser. The viewer does not need to upload the photo to display its supported metadata.