EXIF Viewer
Inspect camera, lens, exposure, date, GPS and privacy metadata from local JPEG and TIFF images. Raw values are decoded into readable explanations.
Drag & drop a JPEG or TIFF image, or click to browse
JPEG, TIFF supported. Images are not uploaded.
What EXIF Metadata Is
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) metadata is stored inside image files by cameras and phones. It can include camera model, lens information, exposure settings, capture time, image orientation, and GPS coordinates.
Camera and Lens Information
EXIF records the camera manufacturer, model, firmware version, lens model, focal length, and sometimes serial numbers. This helps photographers track which equipment was used.
Exposure Settings
Shutter speed, aperture (f-number), ISO sensitivity, metering mode, flash status, white balance, and exposure program are recorded. Some values are numeric codes that this tool decodes into readable descriptions.
Date and Time Metadata
EXIF stores when the photo was taken (DateTimeOriginal), when it was digitized, and when the file was last modified. Timezone offsets are sometimes included but often missing from older cameras.
GPS Metadata and Privacy
Many phones and some cameras embed GPS coordinates, altitude, speed, and direction. This can reveal the exact location where a photo was taken. Consider removing GPS data before sharing photos publicly.
Raw Values vs Interpreted Values
Many EXIF values are numeric codes. For example, Orientation=6 means "rotated 90 degrees clockwise" and MeteringMode=5 means "pattern/matrix metering." This tool decodes these codes into human-readable explanations.
Maker Notes and Unknown Tags
Camera manufacturers often embed proprietary MakerNote data. These vendor-specific tags cannot always be decoded and are shown as raw values.
Removing Metadata Before Sharing
If you need to strip EXIF data before sharing photos, use the Metadata Remover tool.
Local Processing and Privacy
This tool reads image files entirely in your browser using the Canvas API and ArrayBuffer parsing. Images are never uploaded, sent to servers, or stored anywhere.
FAQ
Is my image uploaded?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser. The image file is read directly from your device.
What is EXIF metadata?
EXIF is a standard for storing camera settings, dates, GPS coordinates, and other technical data inside image files. Most JPEG photos from cameras and phones contain EXIF data.
Why are some values numbers?
EXIF uses numeric codes for many settings. For example, ExposureProgram=2 means "Normal program" and MeteringMode=5 means "Pattern/matrix metering." This tool decodes these numbers into readable text.
What does Orientation mean?
The Orientation tag tells software how to rotate or mirror the image for correct display. Value 1 means normal, value 6 means rotated 90° clockwise, and so on.
What does ColorSpace 65535 mean?
ColorSpace 65535 means "Uncalibrated" — the file does not explicitly declare sRGB. This is common with wide-gamut or vendor-specific color handling and does not necessarily indicate an error.
What does Flash 16 mean?
Flash values are bit fields. Flash=16 means "Flash did not fire, compulsory flash suppression." The tool decodes the individual bits for you.
How is GPS converted to coordinates?
GPS data in EXIF is stored as degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS). This tool converts DMS to decimal degrees and shows both formats.
Does EXIF time include a timezone?
Often not. Older cameras store local time without timezone information. Some newer cameras include OffsetTimeOriginal. This tool warns when timezone data is missing.
Why do some fields say "unknown" or "vendor-specific"?
Camera manufacturers embed proprietary data (MakerNotes) that cannot always be decoded. Unknown enumeration values also get a fallback label.
Can EXIF reveal my location?
Yes. If GPS metadata is present, it can reveal the exact place where a photo was taken. The privacy panel highlights this risk.
How can I remove EXIF before sharing?
Use the Metadata Remover tool to strip EXIF data from images before publishing.
Does this support HEIC, WebP, PNG, XMP or IPTC?
Currently only JPEG and TIFF EXIF data is supported. HEIC, WebP, PNG, XMP, and IPTC parsing is not implemented.