EXIF & photo metadata viewer
Photos carry more than what is visible in the frame. Pick a photo below to see exactly what a stranger could learn from its hidden metadata — GPS coordinates, camera details, timestamps — read entirely in this browser. Nothing is uploaded.
What this reveals about you
- GPS coordinates pinpoint exactly where a photo was taken — often a home address, workplace, school, or a child's regular location — down to a few metres.
- Timestamps reveal when you were somewhere, which combined with a location can build a pattern of your routine over multiple photos.
- Camera/device make and model can help fingerprint or correlate photos as coming from the same device, and combined with software version can hint at how recently the device was used.
Most major social platforms strip this metadata automatically on upload, but messaging apps, email, and cloud storage links often do not. Before sharing a photo directly, check it here first — or strip metadata locally before sending it.
Frequently asked questions
Does this upload my photo anywhere?
No. The file is read directly in your browser using the File API and parsed locally with a JavaScript EXIF library. This page makes zero network requests — you can check this yourself in your browser's network tab, or disconnect from the internet and the tool will still work.
Why does my photo show no metadata at all?
Many phones, messaging apps and social platforms strip EXIF metadata automatically, either for privacy or to save space. Screenshots typically never had EXIF to begin with, and PNG files rarely carry it. No metadata found is a good sign, not a broken tool.
What is EXIF metadata?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a block of data that cameras and phones embed directly inside a photo file — separate from what you see when you view the image. It can include GPS coordinates, the exact date and time the photo was taken, and details about the device and software that created it.
How do I remove EXIF metadata before sharing a photo?
Most operating systems offer a way to strip metadata on export or via a "remove location info" toggle when sharing. Uploading through most major social platforms also strips it automatically. Sending a file directly — over email, messaging apps, or cloud storage links — usually does not strip it, so check with this tool first if you are unsure.
Metadata is one of several categories of open-source data people share without realising it. See also the how findable are you? checklist for the rest of your footprint.