EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in image files by cameras and smartphones. It can include camera model, exposure settings, GPS coordinates, timestamps, and more.

Why should I strip EXIF data?

Photos taken with smartphones often contain GPS coordinates showing exactly where the photo was taken. Sharing images publicly with EXIF intact can inadvertently reveal your home address, workplace, or other locations.

Is my image uploaded to a server?

No. All EXIF parsing and metadata stripping happens in your browser using the exifr JavaScript library and the HTML Canvas API. Your image files never leave your device.

Image EXIF Viewer

Runs in browser

Extract EXIF metadata from photos — camera, GPS, settings. Strip metadata for privacy.

Read EXIF metadata from JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and WebP images in your browser. See camera settings, GPS coordinates with map link, and all raw tags. Download a clean copy with metadata stripped.

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Your image is processed entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server. Note: EXIF data may contain your GPS location — check before sharing.

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Drop an image here or click to browse

JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP supported

🔒 Runs in your browser · No uploads · Your data never leaves your device

How to use

Drop or select an image
Drag an image onto the drop zone or click to browse. JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and WebP are supported.
View metadata cards
Camera, capture settings, date/time, and GPS location are shown in organized cards. GPS coordinates link to OpenStreetMap.
Expand raw EXIF
Click 'Raw EXIF' to see all available tags. Copy the full raw data as JSON.
Download without EXIF
Click 'Download without EXIF' to get a clean copy of the image with all metadata stripped — safe to share publicly.

Common use cases

Checking GPS data before sharing photos — Read location metadata from a photo to decide whether to strip it before posting publicly.
Auditing camera settings from a shoot — Review ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and focal length from a batch of photos for post-production analysis.

Examples

iPhone photo
Drop a photo taken on an iPhone to see GPS location, camera model (iPhone 15 Pro), and capture settings
Output
```
Camera: Apple iPhone 15 Pro · ISO 40 · f/1.78 · 1/120s · GPS: 40.7128, -74.0060
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Frequently asked questions

What is EXIF data?: EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in image files by cameras and smartphones. It can include camera model, exposure settings, GPS coordinates, timestamps, and more.
Why should I strip EXIF data?: Photos taken with smartphones often contain GPS coordinates showing exactly where the photo was taken. Sharing images publicly with EXIF intact can inadvertently reveal your home address, workplace, or other locations.
Is my image uploaded to a server?: No. All EXIF parsing and metadata stripping happens in your browser using the exifr JavaScript library and the HTML Canvas API. Your image files never leave your device.

Key concepts

EXIF: Exchangeable Image File Format — metadata embedded in image files recording camera model, exposure settings, GPS, and timestamps.
Metadata stripping: Removing embedded data from an image file, typically for privacy (GPS location) or to reduce file size.

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