Free Online EXIF Viewer
See everything your photo is hiding. Upload any image to instantly view camera settings, GPS coordinates, timestamps, editing history, and more — completely free.
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What EXIF data reveals
Every digital photo contains hidden metadata recorded by your camera: the exact model used, lens and focal length, ISO sensitivity, aperture, shutter speed, GPS coordinates, date and time of capture, and software used for editing. Our viewer extracts and organizes all of it in seconds. Learn more in our complete EXIF guide, or use the EXIF checker / metadata checker for the same read-only view.
Why check photo metadata?
Photographers review settings from successful shots. Privacy-conscious users check for GPS coordinates before sharing. Journalists verify photo authenticity. Forensic analysts detect editing and manipulation. Whatever your reason, the first step is always the same: read the EXIF.
Instant Results
Upload or paste a URL. Results appear in under 2 seconds.
Export Options
Copy, download as JSON, or export to CSV for records.
Private & Secure
Files auto-deleted within 1 hour. No accounts, no tracking.
Why use an online EXIF viewer?
Desktop software like Adobe Bridge or ExifTool gives you the same metadata — but requires installation, command-line knowledge, or a paid subscription. A browser-based EXIF viewer lets you inspect any photo in seconds from any device. That matters when you need a quick check before sharing, when you're on a phone without specialized apps, or when you're reviewing images sent to you by someone else. Our viewer parses EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data from JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and HEIC files. GPS coordinates are plotted on an interactive map via the GPS Map Viewer. If metadata reveals privacy risks — like embedded home coordinates or camera serial numbers — you can jump directly to the EXIF Remover and strip them before sharing. Every file is processed on our server with automatic deletion within one hour, and no data is stored or shared.
How it works
Instant EXIF viewing
Drop any JPG, HEIC, TIFF, or WebP file and instantly see every metadata field — camera make and model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, GPS coordinates, timestamps, color profile, and software tags. No app to install, no account needed, works in any modern browser on desktop or mobile. Field names include tooltip explanations so you can understand what each value means without external reference. Results display in a sortable, searchable table format.
Privacy-first approach
Uploaded images are auto-deleted within one hour and never stored permanently. No login required, no tracking cookies on file uploads. Your photos are processed for metadata extraction only — pixel data is not analyzed or retained beyond the session. For a deeper privacy analysis, run the Privacy Score tool to detect hidden risks in your photo metadata, Your photos are never used for training, analytics, or any purpose beyond the immediate scan. To remove all metadata before sharing, use the EXIF Remover.
How it compares to alternatives
Jeffrey's Exif Viewer was the go-to free tool for years but has been offline since 2022. Desktop tools like ExifTool remain powerful but require command-line knowledge. Other online viewers often lack format support, limit file sizes, or inject ads over results. Scanly's viewer supports all major image formats, shows results in a clean interface, and connects to 20+ additional analysis tools. See how it stacks up in our Scanly vs Exif.tools comparison.
Beyond basic viewing
Once you've viewed the metadata, you can take action directly. Spot GPS coordinates? Open them in the GPS Map Viewer. See editing software? Run the Authenticity Checker for a deeper analysis. Want to compare with another photo? Use the Metadata Comparison tool. The cross-tool bar lets you send any uploaded file to another tool in one click, eliminating the need to re-upload.
EXIF data was standardized in 1995 and is embedded in virtually every digital photo taken since. It records dozens of technical parameters at the moment of capture — from basic settings like aperture and ISO to detailed fields like lens serial numbers and color space profiles. Understanding this data helps photographers refine their technique, investigators verify image provenance, and everyday users protect their privacy. For a comprehensive introduction, read our guide on what EXIF data is. For device-specific details, see how metadata works on iPhones and Android devices. To process multiple photos at once, the Batch Scanner handles up to 20 files in a single session.