EXIF viewer online.

Read JPG and WebP image metadata in your browser: camera, exposure, resolution and GPS — an EXIF viewer online with no upload required.

Check photo metadata before you share, deliver or publish — see exactly what your files contain.

  • JPG & WebP
  • No upload
  • GPS warning
  • Free

Your image is never uploaded. Everything runs locally in your browser.

What is EXIF?

EXIF data explained in plain language.

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in JPG, WebP and many other image files. Your camera or phone writes it automatically at the moment you press the shutter — long before you edit or share the image.

Why it exists

More than a filename.

EXIF answers questions you cannot see from the pixels alone: which camera and lens were used, what exposure settings applied, when the shot was taken — and sometimes exactly where on earth you stood. For photographers, that is practical documentation. For privacy, it can be a risk if you share files without checking.

EXIF vs. metadata

Same idea, broader term.

People search for "image metadata" or "photo metadata" — that usually means EXIF plus optional IPTC fields (caption, copyright). This EXIF viewer focuses on the technical capture data photographers care about most: camera, exposure, resolution and GPS.

Online EXIF viewer

Read image metadata in your browser.

Upload a JPG or WebP and read EXIF data instantly — no account, no waiting, no file sent to a server. Everything runs locally on your device, which matters when you analyse client photos or check GPS before publishing.

Step 01

Choose a file

Drag and drop or pick a JPG, JPEG, WebP or PNG from your computer or phone.

Step 02

Read EXIF

The viewer parses metadata on the spot and groups results: camera, exposure, image, GPS.

Step 03

Decide what to share

If GPS or other sensitive fields appear, strip metadata before posting publicly.

Field reference

Which image metadata can you read?

Not every file contains every field. Original camera JPGs are richest; re-saved social images often strip most data. These are the fields photographers look for first.

Common EXIF fields
CategoryExample fieldsTypical use
Camera & lensMake, Model, LensModel, FocalLengthGear identification, focal length checks
ExposureFNumber, ExposureTime, ISO, FlashRecreate settings, compare shots
ImageImageWidth, DateTimeOriginal, OrientationResolution, capture time, rotation
GPSLatitude, Longitude, AltitudeLocation — privacy risk when sharing
OtherSoftware, Artist, CopyrightWorkflow trace (Lightroom, etc.)
Privacy

GPS in photos — what you give away.

Smartphone photos often include GPS coordinates in EXIF. Sharing the original JPG can reveal your home, a client's venue or a private location. Always run exports through this viewer before posting — especially for documentary, event and travel work.

Strip location in Lightroom
In Lightroom Classic: Map panel → remove location, or export with "Remove Location Info". Re-check the export here before delivery.
Messengers and social networks
WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook often remove metadata — but never rely on that alone. A direct file transfer or email attachment can still contain full EXIF.
When EXIF is missing

Why some JPGs show no metadata.

  • • "Save for web" or aggressive compression removed EXIF
  • • Screenshot or re-export from an app that does not copy metadata
  • • Platform re-encoding after upload (common on social media)
  • • Privacy tools or batch scripts that strip metadata on purpose

Need the exposure values from EXIF for planning? Try the exposure value calculator to work out LV and EV from aperture, shutter speed and ISO.

FAQ

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