About ExifMeta
ExifMeta is a free online EXIF metadata viewer and extractor for digital files. Powered by ExifTool, it reveals hidden information embedded in your photos, videos, audio files, and documents.Learn more about ExifMeta.
What Can You Find?
- Device information (camera model, manufacturer)
- GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude)
- Camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length)
- Timestamps and copyright information
What is EXIF Metadata?
EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. It is a standardized method for storing metadata inside digital image files. When you take a photo with a camera or smartphone, technical information is automatically embedded in the file including camera settings, date/time taken, GPS location, and image properties.
EXIF data is written by the camera at the moment of capture and includes details like aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, focal length, and whether flash was used. Many devices also record GPS coordinates, allowing you to see exactly where a photo was taken.
Beyond images, metadata exists in videos (codec, resolution, duration), audio files (artist, album, bitrate), and documents (author, creation date, software used). This tool extracts all types of metadata usingExifTool, the industry standard for metadata extraction.
Why Use ExifMeta?
Private & Secure
Files are processed and deleted immediately. We never store your data. Privacy policy.
Fast & Reliable
Powered by ExifTool, the industry-standard metadata extractor used by professionals worldwide.
Free to Use
No registration, no limits, no hidden costs. Use it as much as you need.
Quick Start: Check Your Photo's Metadata
What Can You Find?
- ✓Camera Details: Make, model, lens, focal length
- ✓Settings: Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure
- ✓Location: GPS coordinates, latitude, longitude, altitude
- ✓Time: Date taken, modified date, timezone
- ✓Copyright: Author, copyright, software used
Useful For:
- •Photography Learning: Understand how professionals took their shots
- •Privacy Check: See what personal data your photos reveal
- •Image Forensics: Verify authenticity and detect edits
- •Media Organization: Sort files by camera, location, or date
- •Troubleshooting: Debug device or software issues
How to View EXIF Data
View EXIF data and extract metadata from your files in 3 simple steps
Upload Your Photo or File
Select an image file from your computer (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, RAW, etc.) and upload it using the drag-and-drop zone or file browser. You can also paste a direct URL to analyze files hosted online.
ExifTool Extracts Metadata
The tool automatically analyzes your file and extracts all available metadata. This includes EXIF data, IPTC tags, XMP properties, and format-specific information from over 50 file types.
View Results by Category
Browse metadata organized by category: camera settings, GPS coordinates, timestamps, copyright info, and more. Each field shows the exact value extracted from your file.
Types of Metadata
ExifMeta extracts image metadata, video metadata, audio tags, and document properties from over 50 file formats.
Image (EXIF)
- • Camera make and model
- • GPS coordinates
- • Date and time
- • Aperture, shutter, ISO
- • Lens and focal length
Audio/Video
- • Codec and format
- • Duration and bitrate
- • Artist and album tags
- • Resolution and frame rate
- • Sample rate
Documents
- • Author information
- • Creation date
- • Software used
- • Document properties
- • Keywords and tags
Privacy Data
- • Copyright info
- • Device serial numbers
- • Software versions
- • Edit history
- • Embedded thumbnails
Supported Formats
Images
JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, GIF, BMP, HEIC, RAW formats (CR2, NEF, ARW)
Videos
MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WMV, FLV, 3GP, WebM, MPEG
Audio
MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A, OGG, WMA, AAC, AIFF
Documents
PDF, DOC/DOCX, XLS/XLSX, PPT/PPTX, TXT, RTF
Common Use Cases
Photography Analysis
Study camera settings, lens choices, and exposure data to understand how a photo was taken.
Digital Forensics
Verify image authenticity, detect modifications, and analyze creation timestamps.
Privacy Check
Identify sensitive data like GPS coordinates before sharing files online.
Media Organization
Sort and organize files by camera model, date, location, or other metadata fields.
Resources
Learn More
- • Understanding camera EXIF settings
- • Digital forensics and metadata analysis
- • Privacy implications of embedded data
- • Professional photography workflows
FAQ
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in image files. It includes camera settings, GPS coordinates, timestamps, and other technical information recorded when the photo was taken.
What is the difference between EXIF and metadata?
EXIF is a specific type of metadata used primarily for images. Metadata is the broader term for any embedded information in digital files, including EXIF for images, ID3 tags for audio, and document properties for office files.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes, files up to 50MB are supported. This covers most common use cases while ensuring fast processing.
Do you store uploaded files?
No. Files are processed temporarily and deleted immediately after metadata extraction. We never store your files.
Why don't some photos have GPS data?
GPS data is only recorded when location services are enabled on the device. Many users disable this for privacy, and some social media platforms strip location data on upload.
Can I remove metadata from files?
This tool is for viewing only. To remove metadata, use photo editing software or dedicated metadata removal tools.
Can I use this tool for commercial purposes?
Yes, ExifMeta is free for both personal and commercial use. However, please respect copyright and privacy laws when analyzing files that don't belong to you.
What file formats are supported?
ExifMeta supports 50+ file formats including images (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, HEIC, RAW), videos (MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV), audio (MP3, FLAC, WAV, M4A), and documents (PDF, DOC/DOCX, XLS/XLSX, PPT/PPTX).