Image Metadata Viewer: See What Your Photo Reveals
Use this metadata viewer to check photo metadata before you share a picture. See the camera, date, location, software and AI records it holds. Your file stays unchanged.
Inspect supported file records without editing the original.
What this metadata viewer shows, and what it never changes
Phones, cameras, apps and AI tools save records inside an image file. The viewer reads those records and explains them in plain words.
Read and shown
- SummaryCamera, capture date, GPS location, software and an author or owner name. It appears for JPG, PNG and WebP files that store them.
- EXIFCamera or phone model, lens, exposure, ISO, capture time, orientation and GPS position.
- XMPThe editing app, edit history and some AI fields.
- IPTCCaption, creator, copyright and rights notes.
- Content Credentials (C2PA)Whether a record is present. When it is readable, you also see the app, the signer and any AI flag.
- PNG textThe viewer flags these text blocks. AI tools often store prompts and settings in them.
- JPEG commentA free text note that some apps add.
Not changed
- Your original file. The viewer only reads it.
- The picture, its size and its format
- Every metadata field, including GPS
- Where your file is. It stays on your device.
The viewer reads file records, not pixels. It does not detect SynthID or other invisible watermarks. It does not validate C2PA signatures.
How to check photo metadata
Add your photos
Drop any photo you want to look inside: JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF or HEIC. Add up to 30, each up to 15 MB.
Read the report
For a JPG, PNG or WebP, a summary names the camera, date, location and software. Open the field list to read each value with a short note.
Save or clean
Download the fields as JSON. For a JPG, PNG or WebP with metadata, you can also click Remove metadata.
What the viewer does with your file
- The fields are decoded in your browser tab, not on a server.
- Nothing is written back to the file you opened.
- The list shows up to 120 decoded fields per file.
- Very long values are cut at 1,500 characters.
- A map opens only when you click the location link.
Where photo metadata comes from
The records in a file depend on the device and the apps that saved it. Here is what you may find.
| Source | What you may find | Stored in |
|---|---|---|
| Phone camera | Phone model, capture time, and GPS when location access is on | EXIF |
| Digital camera | Camera body, lens, exposure settings and capture time | EXIF |
| Photo editors such as Lightroom | The editing app and an edit history | XMP |
| News and stock workflows | Caption, creator, copyright and keywords | IPTC, XMP |
| AI image tools such as ChatGPT and Adobe Firefly | A signed record that names the AI tool | C2PA |
| Stable Diffusion and ComfyUI | Prompt, seed, model and workflow | PNG text |
| Screenshots | Often a date and an app name, and usually no GPS | EXIF, XMP |
Records vary by device, app and version. The viewer shows what your file really holds.
- EXIF
- A standard block of camera and capture data. It can include GPS coordinates.
- XMP
- A text record that editing apps use for history, ratings and AI fields.
- IPTC
- A standard set of caption, creator and rights fields used by news and stock teams.
- C2PA
- The open standard behind Content Credentials. The viewer shows if a record is present and what it names.
Why use this image metadata viewer
A note for every field
Each field comes with a short note. It says what the value means and what it can reveal.
Location you control
In a JPG, PNG or WebP, GPS shows as coordinates with a map link. Coordinates leave your device only if you click the link.
AI and Content Credentials
See if a file holds a C2PA record. Read the app, the signer and any AI flag it names.
JSON export
Save the listed fields of a file as a JSON file for your notes or a report.
Up to 30 photos at once
Add a batch of photos and switch between their reports.
Clean in one click
Remove metadata from a JPG, PNG or WebP here. The copy is scanned again before you can download it.
Who uses a photo metadata viewer
People who share photos
See whether a picture holds your home location or phone model before you post it.
Parents
Check family photos for GPS before you send them to a group or a school.
Online sellers
Make sure product photos do not show where you live or work.
Fact-checkers and researchers
Read the camera, date and software in a photo you received. Treat each value as a claim, not proof.
Photographers
Confirm camera settings, copyright and creator fields in an export.
AI artists and designers
See which prompts, tool names or Content Credentials an export carries.
When to use this metadata viewer
Use it when
- You want to see what a photo reveals before you share it.
- You received a photo and want to read its camera, date and location.
- You want to confirm that a cleaned copy holds no supported metadata.
- You need a JSON record of a file's fields.
Use another tool when
- You want to remove all metadata nowMetadata remover
- You only want to remove locationRemove GPS from photo
- You need a C2PA signature checkedC2PA checker
- You only care about AI fields and promptsAI metadata checker
- You want a list of personal fields onlyImage privacy analyzer
- You want to know how much space metadata takesCalculate metadata
Files and limits
| Formats | JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF and HEIC (HEIF). |
|---|---|
| File size | Up to 15 MB each. 30 files per batch. |
| Image size | JPG, PNG and WebP up to 50 megapixels. |
| Report | A summary, metadata groups, and up to 120 decoded fields with notes. |
| Export | JSON with each field name and value. |
| Remove metadata | JPG, PNG and WebP. The copy keeps its format. JPEG and WebP save at 95% quality. |
| HEIC files | The Remove metadata button opens HEIC to JPG. |
| Not read | Video, PDF, RAW, TIFF and GIF files. Animated PNG and WebP. Pixel watermarks. |
| Processing | In your browser. Free, no account. Your original stays unchanged. |
Metadata viewer questions
Using the viewer
How do I view the metadata of an image?
Drop the image into the viewer. A summary appears first. Open the field list to read each decoded value.
Is this metadata viewer free?
Yes. Viewing fields and saving the JSON report cost nothing, and you need no account.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. The report is built in your browser from the file on your device. Your GPS leaves only if you open the map link.
Can I check many photos at once?
Yes. Add up to 30 photos in one batch. Each one gets its own report.
Can I save the report?
Yes. Click Download all fields as JSON. You get one JSON file with each field name and value.
Which file types does it read?
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF and HEIC photos up to 15 MB. It does not read video, PDF, RAW or animated PNG and WebP files.
What a photo reveals
What can my photo's metadata tell about me?
It can show your phone or camera model, when you took the photo and where. It may also name the apps you used and the author.
How do I find where a photo was taken?
In a JPG, PNG or WebP with GPS, look for Location in the summary. It shows coordinates and a map link. For AVIF or HEIC, look for latitude and longitude in the field list.
Why does my photo show no metadata?
Many apps, screenshots and sharing services save files without it. An empty report does not prove the original never had metadata.
Is EXIF data always accurate?
No. Anyone can edit or fake these fields. Treat each value as a claim, not proof.
Can it show hidden or blurred parts of a photo?
No. A metadata viewer reads file records. It cannot restore parts of the picture.
Do Instagram and Facebook keep photo metadata?
Most remove EXIF from the public copy. Your original still holds it, so check the original before you email or send it.
AI records and checks
Can a metadata viewer tell if an image is AI?
It can show AI records, such as a Content Credentials AI flag. Records can be removed or faked, so they do not prove anything. The viewer does not check pixels.
Does it validate Content Credentials?
No. It shows whether a record is present and what it names. Use the C2PA checker to validate the signature.
Does viewing metadata change my file?
No. The viewer only reads the file. Remove metadata makes a separate copy.
Other ways to check
How do I check photo metadata on an iPhone?
Open the photo in Photos and swipe up or tap the info button. You see the camera, date and a map, but not every field.
How do I view metadata on Windows or Mac?
On Windows, open the file’s Properties and choose the Details tab. On a Mac, open the photo in Preview and choose Tools, then Show Inspector.
Is there an EXIF viewer for the command line?
Yes. ExifTool is a free command-line program. It reads many more formats, but it takes some setup.
Check your next photo
Drop a file and see what it reveals before you share it.