EXIF Viewer

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EXIF Viewer is an online tool that lets you inspect the hidden metadata inside your photos—known as EXIF data—directly in your browser.  
Upload an image and the tool instantly shows details such as camera model, lens, exposure settings, date and time, GPS coordinates, and more.

It’s useful for photographers, journalists, developers, and anyone who wants to know how, when, and where a photo was taken.

What is EXIF data?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata automatically written into image files by cameras and smartphones. It can include:

- Camera brand and model  
- Lens and focal length  
- Exposure settings (ISO, shutter speed, aperture, exposure mode)  
- Date and time the photo was taken  
- GPS coordinates (if location was enabled)  
- Image info (resolution, orientation, color space, DPI)  
- Software used to edit or export the image  

This information is embedded inside the file and does not show up when you just “view” the picture normally.

Why use an EXIF Viewer?

An EXIF Viewer helps you:

1. Analyze your photos technically
  - See what settings were used for a shot  
  - Learn from successful images and improve your photography

2. Check when and where a photo was taken  
  - View capture date/time  
  - Check GPS location and optionally open it on a map

3. Inspect device and software information
  - See which camera, lens, or phone was used  
  - See which app exported or edited the photo (Lightroom, Photoshop, etc.)

4. Debug image problems
  - Find out why an image appears rotated (orientation flag)  
  - Check color profile or resolution for print and web publishing

5. Verify or audit images
  - Detect obvious inconsistencies in metadata (for basic verification)  
  - See if sensitive info like GPS is present before sharing

How does EXIF Viewer work?

Typical usage is simple:

1. Upload a photo  
  - Drag and drop or select from your device  
  - Most tools support JPG/JPEG (where EXIF is most common), and sometimes PNG, TIFF, or RAW formats

2. Metadata extraction  
  - The tool scans EXIF, and often IPTC/XMP blocks  
  - No changes are made to the image—metadata is only read

3. Display results in a readable format  
  Metadata is usually grouped, for example:

  - File info: file name, size, resolution, orientation  
  - Camera & lens: make, model, lens, focal length  
  - Exposure: ISO, shutter speed, aperture, exposure program, white balance  
  - Time & date: original capture time, digitized time  
  - GPS: coordinates, altitude, map link (if available)  
  - Software: application used to edit/save the file

4. Optional export or copy  
  - Some tools let you copy the metadata or export it as text/JSON for reports or documentation.

When is EXIF Viewer especially helpful?

- Learning photography and understanding why a shot worked or failed  
- Preparing images for print or web, checking resolution and color space  
- Journalistic or legal documentation where time and place matter  
- Checking images you received before resharing them (to see if GPS/time/device info is embedded)  
- Technical debugging in apps or websites that process photos

EXIF Viewer vs. EXIF Remover

- EXIF Viewer:  
 - Reads and shows metadata  
 - Non‑destructive (does not modify the file)  
 - Used for analysis and verification

- EXIF Remover:  
 - Strips metadata from an image  
 - Used for privacy and file cleanup  
 - Produces a new, “clean” file

A common workflow is:  
1) Open the image in **EXIF Viewer** to see what data it contains,  
2) If you find sensitive data (like GPS), run it through **EXIF Remover** before sharing.

Key features and benefits

- Instant EXIF inspection in your browser
- Detailed camera and exposure breakdown for learning and troubleshooting  
- GPS and timestamp visibility to understand when and where a photo was taken  
- No installation or signup required in typical web‑based tools  
- Useful for both casual users and professionals (photographers, journalists, developers)

EXIF Viewer gives you transparency and insight into your photos, revealing the technical and contextual story hidden inside every image file.

What is EXIF Data?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is metadata embedded in images that can include:

• Camera make and model
• Date and time the photo was taken
• GPS location coordinates
• Camera settings (ISO, shutter speed, aperture)
• Software used to edit the image