Photo & Image Tools Pro
Image Metadata Viewer
Inspect basic file information and available JPEG EXIF fields before publishing, sharing or archiving an image. The viewer reports dimensions, megapixels, file type and size, and reads common camera metadata when it remains embedded in the source file.
Upload an image to optimize
Drag and drop a file, choose it from your device, or paste an image from your clipboard. Processing stays in your browser.
How to use this tool
- 1Upload or paste an image from your device.
- 2Review file dimensions, size, type and any available EXIF fields.
- 3Use the information to verify camera details, orientation, date or editing software where present.
- 4Download a JSON summary if you need to keep the metadata report.
Best practices
- ✓ Inspect the original camera file because exported copies often remove metadata.
- ✓ Remove sensitive location and device information before public sharing when privacy matters.
- ✓ Do not treat missing EXIF data as proof that an image was never edited.
- ✓ Keep metadata reports with archived originals when provenance matters.
- ✓ Verify timestamps against the device clock and time zone.
Common mistakes
- • Assuming every image contains EXIF metadata.
- • Publishing images without checking whether personal information remains embedded.
- • Treating metadata as tamper-proof evidence.
- • Confusing file modification time with the original capture time.
- • Expecting browser tools to recover metadata already stripped by another app.
Practical use cases
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF metadata?
EXIF is metadata commonly embedded in camera images. It may include camera make, model, date, orientation, lens and exposure information.
Why is metadata missing?
Many editors, social networks and messaging apps remove metadata during export or upload.
Does the viewer show GPS location?
This release focuses on common file and camera fields and does not display GPS coordinates.
Are images uploaded?
No. File reading happens locally in the browser.
Can metadata prove an image is authentic?
No. Metadata can be edited or removed and should not be treated as definitive proof of authenticity.
Which files provide the richest metadata?
Original JPEG camera files are the most likely to include standard EXIF information.