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Image Metadata Viewer — View EXIF, IPTC, XMP & Hidden Photo Metadata Online

Image metadata is hidden information embedded in every photo — camera model, GPS location, shutter speed, ISO, timestamps, and editing history. This free viewer extracts all EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and ICC data from JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, TIFF, and AVIF photos. Includes a Privacy Score, Metadata Richness Score, Smart Insights, and 6 export formats.

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    TL;DR: Upload any image to instantly view EXIF, IPTC, XMP, GPS coordinates, camera information, editing history and hidden metadata entirely inside your browser — without uploading files to any server.
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    How to View Image Metadata Online

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    Upload

    Drag & drop, browse, or paste any image from your clipboard.

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    Instant Read

    EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP extracted immediately — no waiting, no upload.

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    Browse

    Explore by category in accordion panels. Switch Basic / Advanced / Expert.

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    Check Privacy

    Review your Privacy Score and see exactly what sensitive data is embedded.

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    Export

    Download JSON, CSV, XML, Markdown, or print a PDF report.

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    Why This Is the Most Advanced Free EXIF Viewer

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    100% Private

    All metadata extraction runs inside your browser. No files, no data, no images ever leave your device.

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    HEIC, AVIF & More

    Reads metadata from iPhone HEIC photos, AVIF, WebP, TIFF, and virtually every modern image format.

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    Privacy Score

    Automatically scores your image 0–100 for privacy risk. Flags GPS, serial numbers, and owner identity.

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    Richness Score

    Shows what percentage of metadata categories are populated, from basic file info to advanced XMP.

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    GPS Map Preview

    Embedded map with Google Maps, Apple Maps, and OpenStreetMap buttons for any geotagged photo.

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    6 Export Formats

    Download your full metadata report as JSON, CSV, TXT, XML, Markdown, or a print-ready PDF.

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    Supported Image Formats

    JPEG
    Full EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP, ICC — most complete metadata support.
    HEIC
    iPhone format. Full EXIF including GPS and camera model.
    PNG
    Text chunks and XMP. Rarely carries full EXIF.
    WebP
    EXIF chunk supported. Modern Google format.
    TIFF
    Professional format with the richest metadata of all.
    AVIF
    Next-gen format. EXIF in ISOBMFF container.
    GIF
    Basic file and animation info. Minimal metadata standard.
    BMP
    File info and dimensions. Minimal metadata support.

    What Is Image Metadata? A Complete Guide

    Every digital photo contains two layers of information: the visible pixels and the invisible metadata. Metadata is structured data embedded within the file itself, recording the conditions under which the image was captured, processed, and stored.

    EXIF — Exchangeable Image File Format

    EXIF is set automatically by your camera or smartphone at the moment of capture. It records camera make and model, lens model and serial number, shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity, focal length, flash status, white balance, metering mode, GPS coordinates, and a precise timestamp. EXIF is stored in a binary TIFF structure at the start of JPEG files and is the richest metadata standard for photography.

    IPTC — Press Metadata Standard

    IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) metadata stores editorial information: headline, caption, keywords, creator name, copyright notice, city, country, and usage rights. Unlike EXIF, IPTC is usually added manually after capture using photo management software.

    XMP — Editing History & Adobe Metadata

    XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform), created by Adobe, is XML-based metadata embedded in image files. It records the software used to edit the image (Lightroom, Photoshop, Canva), editing history, star ratings, and document version information. XMP reveals whether and how an image has been processed.

    GPS Metadata and Privacy Risks

    GPS coordinates in EXIF are the most significant privacy risk. When a smartphone captures a photo with location services enabled, the precise latitude, longitude, and altitude are embedded automatically. Sharing the original file via email, WhatsApp, AirDrop, or direct transfer exposes your exact location. Most social media platforms strip GPS on upload, but messenger apps and direct file sharing typically preserve it.

    Why Metadata May Be Missing

    Images exported from web platforms (Canva, Figma, screenshots) carry no camera EXIF. Images downloaded from social media have had metadata stripped. A low Metadata Richness Score typically indicates the image was processed or exported rather than captured directly by a camera.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is image metadata?
    Image metadata is hidden information stored inside a photo file. It includes technical details like camera make and model, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and focal length (EXIF data), GPS coordinates showing where a photo was taken, copyright information (IPTC), and editing history (XMP). Most smartphone photos contain this data automatically.
    Can I see where a photo was taken using metadata?
    Yes — if GPS was enabled when the photo was taken, the image file contains latitude and longitude coordinates embedded in the EXIF data. This tool extracts those coordinates and shows you the location on an interactive map. Note: many social media platforms strip GPS data when you upload photos.
    Does this tool upload my photos to a server?
    No. This image metadata viewer runs 100% in your browser using the JavaScript File API. Your photo files are never uploaded, sent, or stored anywhere. No data leaves your device at any point.
    Which image formats are supported?
    This tool supports JPEG, JPG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, HEIC, HEIF, AVIF, GIF, and BMP. EXIF metadata is most complete in JPEG and TIFF files. HEIC (iPhone photos) and AVIF also carry full EXIF and GPS data.
    What is the difference between EXIF, IPTC, and XMP?
    EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is set by the camera or phone and records technical capture data like shutter speed, ISO, GPS, and timestamp. IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) stores editorial metadata like captions, keywords, and copyright. XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) is Adobe's format, used to track editing history and software information.
    How do I remove metadata from a photo?
    To remove metadata before sharing, use Toolsvy's Image Compressor — it strips EXIF during compression. On Windows, right-click the file, go to Properties, Details, then Remove Properties. On Mac, export a copy from Preview. Most social media platforms also strip metadata on upload automatically.
    What is a Privacy Score?
    The Privacy Score (0-100) measures how much sensitive personal data is embedded in your image. A score of 100 means no identifiable information was detected. The score drops when GPS coordinates, device serial numbers, camera owner name, or artist identity data are found. Lower scores mean your image reveals more about you.
    What does Metadata Richness Score mean?
    The Metadata Richness Score (0-100%) shows how many metadata categories are populated in your image. A professional RAW file shot on a DSLR with GPS enabled will score near 100%. An image exported from a web platform with stripped metadata may score under 20%.
    What is color palette extraction?
    Color palette extraction samples the pixels of your image using the HTML Canvas API and identifies the most dominant colors. For each color, this tool shows the HEX code, RGB values, and HSL values — useful for designers who want to match a photo's color scheme, or anyone who wants to extract brand colors from an image.
    What is an embedded thumbnail?
    Many cameras and smartphones embed a small JPEG preview thumbnail directly inside the image file's EXIF data. This thumbnail is often much smaller and lower resolution than the actual image. It can sometimes differ from the main image if the photo was cropped or edited after shooting. This tool extracts and displays that embedded thumbnail when present.
    Can I compare metadata between two images?
    Yes. Use the Compare Two Images panel below the results to load a second photo. The tool shows a side-by-side comparison of all metadata fields, highlights differences in yellow, and flags missing fields in red. This is useful for comparing an original photo against an edited copy, or checking how social media platforms alter image metadata on upload.
    What does the Image Authenticity section show?
    The Image Authenticity section shows observable metadata signals — such as whether original camera data is present, whether editing software was detected, or whether the file modification date differs from the capture date. These are observations only. Metadata can be edited or stripped. This tool cannot and does not claim to determine whether an image has been manipulated.

    About This Tool

    Toolsvy's Image Metadata Viewer is a free, browser-based EXIF reader built by , a Full Stack Developer. It uses exifr — a modern, actively maintained JavaScript metadata parser — to support JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, TIFF, and AVIF. All processing is local. No servers involved.

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