Image Metadata & EXIF Viewer
Read the hidden metadata inside any image free online — camera model, GPS location, date, ISO, shutter speed and more. Strip metadata before posting to protect your privacy. No sign-up, no upload.
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100% Private — No Upload
Your image is read entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Your photos and their GPS location data never leave your device.
GPS Location Aware
If your image contains GPS coordinates, the tool displays the latitude and longitude with a direct link to view the exact location on Google Maps.
Strip Metadata for Privacy
Remove all EXIF data before sharing your photos online. Strips GPS location, camera model, date and all other hidden metadata — free, no sign-up.
What is Image Metadata and Why Does It Matter for Privacy?
Every photo taken with a smartphone or digital camera contains hidden metadata embedded in the image file — information you cannot see in the photo itself. This metadata, known as EXIF data, records the exact date and time the photo was taken, the GPS coordinates of where you were standing, the camera make and model, the lens focal length, aperture, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed. When you share the original photo file, all of this data travels with it.
This has significant privacy implications. If you upload an unstripped photo, anyone who downloads it can read the GPS coordinates and see precisely where you live, work or regularly visit. Use this free image metadata viewer to check if your photos contain GPS data before posting — and use the Strip Metadata button to remove GPS from photos free online before sharing. Many social media platforms strip metadata automatically, but email attachments, file sharing and some hosting platforms do not. After stripping, you can compress the clean image to reduce file size before sending.
EXIF data is also useful for photographers reviewing camera settings and organising photos chronologically. After reviewing metadata, you may want to convert the image format, use our Image to Base64 tool, or compress, resize or crop your images using our other free tools.
Common EXIF Metadata Fields Explained
EXIF data can contain dozens of fields depending on the camera and software used. Here are the most commonly encountered fields, what they record, and the privacy risk of each one.
Geographic Coordinates
The exact latitude and longitude where the photo was taken — accurate to within a few metres. The most sensitive piece of EXIF data and the primary reason to strip metadata before sharing publicly.
🔴 High privacy risk — reveals your locationDate & Time Taken
The exact date and time the photo was captured, down to the second. Combined with GPS data this reveals a precise timeline of your movements.
🟡 Medium risk — reveals when you were somewhereCamera Make & Model
The manufacturer and model of the camera or phone used (e.g. Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Canon EOS R5). Can be used to identify your device type.
🔵 Low riskAperture & ISO
The lens aperture (e.g. f/1.8) and sensor sensitivity (ISO) at capture. Higher ISO indicates lower light. Useful for photographers reviewing their technique.
⚪ No privacy riskShutter Speed
The duration the camera sensor was exposed to light (e.g. 1/1000 s for fast action, 1/30 s for low light). Essential for photographers analysing motion and exposure.
⚪ No privacy riskLens & Software Info
The focal length in millimetres (e.g. 24mm wide, 85mm portrait) and the software or OS version used to process the image. Useful for reviewing gear used for specific shots.
⚪ No privacy riskFrequently Asked Questions
How do I view image metadata and EXIF data free online?
Upload any image using the drop zone above — JPG, PNG, WebP, TIFF or HEIC. The EXIF data is read instantly in your browser with no sign-up and no upload to any server. Camera settings, GPS coordinates, date and all other metadata are displayed in organised sections. If GPS data is found, a direct link to Google Maps is shown.
How do I remove GPS from a photo before posting online free?
Upload your image, then click the "Strip Metadata & Download" button. A clean copy of your image is downloaded instantly with all EXIF data permanently removed — including GPS location, camera model, date and everything else. Free, no sign-up, nothing uploaded to any server. You can then compress the stripped image to reduce file size before sharing.
What is EXIF data and where does it come from?
EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. It is a standard for storing metadata inside image files, introduced in 1995 and now supported by virtually all digital cameras and smartphones. The camera automatically writes EXIF data at the moment of capture — you do not need to do anything for it to be included. JPG files almost always contain EXIF; PNG files may or may not depending on the software used.
Why does my image show no EXIF data?
Screenshots never have EXIF data since they are generated by the OS rather than a camera. Images saved from web browsers or social media often have metadata stripped by the platform. Images edited and re-saved by certain software may lose EXIF data. PNG files from design tools typically contain no camera EXIF. Basic file information such as dimensions and file size is always shown regardless.
How does stripping metadata work?
The Strip Metadata button draws your image onto an HTML5 Canvas element and exports it as a new file. This process creates a completely new file from the pixel data only — no metadata carries over from the original. PNG images are exported as PNG to preserve transparency; JPEG and other formats are exported as JPEG at high quality. After stripping, you can compress the image to reduce file size.
What image formats contain EXIF data?
JPG and JPEG files almost always contain EXIF data when taken with a camera or smartphone. TIFF files support EXIF. WebP files can contain EXIF but many do not. PNG files rarely contain camera EXIF. HEIC files from iPhones contain full EXIF data. Use our image converter to convert HEIC to JPG, or our image compressor to reduce file size after conversion.
What other free image tools does FreeConverto offer?
FreeConverto offers a full suite including an image converter, image compressor, image resizer, image cropper, rotate & flip, image filters, colour picker, watermark tool, image to Base64, PNG to ICO, image to PDF and meme generator — all free, private and instant.