What EXIF Reader does
Every photo from a camera or phone carries hidden information called EXIF metadata: the device that took it, the lens and exposure settings, the date and time and, when location services were on, the GPS coordinates. EXIF Reader displays this information in clear tables. The photo is read in your browser and is not uploaded.
How to read EXIF data
- Add a photo.
- The details appear immediately, grouped by file, camera, shot settings and location.
- Open “All other fields” for the complete list, or download everything as a text file.
What you can see
| Group | Examples |
|---|---|
| File | Name, size, type, pixel dimensions |
| Camera | Make, model, lens, software, date taken, date modified |
| Shot settings | Exposure time, aperture, ISO, focal length, flash, metering, white balance |
| Location | Latitude, longitude and altitude, when recorded |
| Other | Orientation, colour space, resolution, copyright and artist, where present |
Why look at EXIF data?
- Privacy check before sharing. A photo taken at home can carry your home's coordinates. See what a picture reveals before you post it or send it to a stranger.
- Learning photography. See the shutter speed, aperture and ISO behind a shot you like.
- Sorting and dating photos. Find out when a picture was really taken, as opposed to when the file was copied.
- Troubleshooting. A sideways picture is often explained by its orientation tag; an odd colour cast by its colour profile.
- Checking a photo's background. The software field can show that an image passed through an editor.
Treat metadata as a clue, not as proof
EXIF data can be edited or removed with ordinary software. The date depends on the camera's clock, which may have been wrong. Missing metadata does not show that a picture is fake, and present metadata does not prove it is genuine.
Why does my image show no EXIF data?
- Screenshots have no camera data.
- Most social networks and many messaging apps strip metadata when you upload or forward a picture.
- Images that were edited or exported with “remove metadata” switched on have none.
- PNG graphics rarely carry EXIF.
How to remove EXIF data
This tool reads metadata; it does not change your file. To get a clean copy, save the picture again with Image Converter or Image Compressor: their output contains the picture only, with no camera or GPS details. Then open the new file here to confirm.
To stop your phone recording location in future, switch off location access for the camera app in your phone's privacy settings.
Supported files
JPG photos carry the most complete data. HEIC, TIFF, PNG, WebP and AVIF files are read as far as they contain metadata.
Related tools
- PDF Metadata Viewer shows the hidden properties of PDF documents.
- HEIC to JPG Converter converts iPhone photos; the converted files do not include the original EXIF data.
Privacy
The photo is read by your browser on your own device. It is not uploaded to our server.