Image Metadata Viewer: What's Hidden in Your Photos
Every JPEG and many other image formats carry hidden metadata β camera model, lens, settings, GPS coordinates, capture time. This viewer reveals what's there, which matters both for forensic curiosity and for privacy.
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is the standard for embedding metadata in images. Modern phones and cameras add a lot β GPS location, exact timestamp, camera serial number, exposure settings. Most viewers ignore this data, but it's still in the file when you share it.
What metadata typically contains
- β’Camera make, model, and serial number
- β’Lens model and aperture/shutter/ISO settings
- β’GPS coordinates (when location services were on)
- β’Capture timestamp with second-level precision
- β’Software used to edit (Photoshop version, etc.)
- β’Original filename, sometimes the photographer's name
Extended FAQ
Is EXIF data a privacy risk?
Yes β GPS coordinates in particular reveal where you were. Most social media platforms strip EXIF on upload, but not all. Check before sharing photos publicly, especially of your home or workplace.
How do I remove EXIF?
Use the 'export without metadata' option in your editor, or run the photo through any image compression / conversion tool which typically strips it by default.
Are my photos uploaded?
No β runs entirely in your browser.