EXIF & metadata
EXIF & Metadata Checker
See exactly what data is hiding inside a photo — camera model, GPS coordinates, timestamp, software tag — then strip it before you share the file.
Your files never leave your browser. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or seen by us.
How it works
When you drop an image into the box above, this page reads its binary data directly in your browser using the open-source exifr library and parses out any embedded EXIF, GPS, and TIFF tags. Nothing is sent over the network. If you choose to remove metadata, the image is redrawn onto an in-memory canvas and re-exported as a fresh file — a process that naturally drops all metadata — and the result is downloaded straight to your device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is EXIF metadata?
- EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a block of data embedded in most photos by the camera or phone that captured them. It can include the camera make and model, exposure settings, the exact date and time the photo was taken, the software used to edit it, and — if location services were enabled — the precise GPS coordinates of where it was shot.
- Is it safe to upload my photo to check its metadata?
- You're not uploading anything. This tool reads the file directly in your browser using JavaScript — the image is never sent to a server, ours or anyone else's. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool will still work.
- How do I remove GPS and camera data from a photo before posting it online?
- Upload the photo above, then click "Remove & download." The tool re-exports the image without any metadata and downloads a clean copy — the original file on your device is untouched.
- Why does my photo show no metadata at all?
- Many platforms — including most social media sites and messaging apps — automatically strip EXIF data when you upload or send a photo through them. If you downloaded the image from social media rather than getting it directly from a camera or phone, its metadata was likely already removed.
- Can EXIF data reveal my home address?
- Yes, if GPS was enabled when the photo was taken and the metadata hasn't been stripped. A photo taken at home carries the exact coordinates of that location unless you remove the metadata before sharing it — which is exactly what this tool's strip feature is for.