Check Photo Metadata Online

Every digital photo carries hidden data — the camera that took it, where and when, and what software touched it. See it all in seconds.

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What metadata is inside your photos

Camera make and model, lens type and focal length, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, GPS latitude and longitude, altitude, exact date and time, color space, editing software name and version, copyright info, and sometimes even a thumbnail of the original before cropping. Read the full EXIF guide to understand each field, or see camera settings explained for what the numbers mean.

What people use this for

Checking privacy before sharing photos online. Reviewing camera settings from a great shot. Verifying when and where an image was taken. Detecting if a photo has been edited. Comparing metadata between two versions of the same image. Whatever the reason — this is the starting point. Concerned about privacy? Check your Privacy Score next.

Organized Categories

Data sorted into Camera, Exposure, GPS, Timestamps, and more.

Copy, JSON, CSV

Export metadata in any format you need for reports or records.

URL Support

Paste any image URL — no need to download first.

Full metadata breakdown

Upload a photo and get every embedded metadata field displayed in a structured table — camera make and model, lens info, exposure settings, color profile, GPS coordinates, creation date, editing software, and more. Supports JPG, HEIC, TIFF, and WebP formats.

Check before you share

Photo metadata can reveal your exact location, device serial number, and daily habits. Always check metadata before posting to forums, marketplaces, or dating apps. For a risk summary, run the Privacy Score tool, or strip metadata entirely before sharing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is photo metadata?

Photo metadata (EXIF data) is information automatically embedded by your camera or phone — including device model, lens, exposure settings, GPS coordinates, date/time, and software used to edit the image.

How do I check photo metadata online?

Upload your image to Scanly and every metadata field is extracted and displayed instantly. No software installation, no registration — works directly in your browser.

Which formats store the most metadata?

JPG/JPEG and TIFF files contain the richest EXIF data. HEIC from iPhones also stores full metadata. PNG and WebP have limited or no EXIF support.

Can I see where a photo was taken?

If GPS was enabled on the device, latitude and longitude coordinates are stored in the metadata. Scanly displays these coordinates, and the GPS Map tool plots the exact location.

Is my uploaded photo safe?

Yes. Files are auto-deleted within one hour and analysis results are never stored. No account required.

What if my photo shows no metadata?

Social media platforms, messaging apps, and web editors often strip metadata on upload. Screenshots and AI-generated images also lack standard EXIF fields.