See what your photos reveal about you — then strip it
Photos carry GPS locations, device details, and timestamps you never meant to share. Inspect every EXIF, IPTC, and XMP field, then download a metadata-free copy in seconds.
Drop a photo — see every hidden field and grab a metadata-free copy
PNG, JPG, WEBP, HEIC, TIFF
What you can do with EXIF Viewer
Everything this tool helps you accomplish — no learning curve, no setup.
- See hidden EXIF data in any photo
- Check the GPS location saved in a picture
- View camera, lens and shooting details
- Read IPTC and XMP copyright metadata
- Strip all metadata for a privacy-clean copy
- Remove location data before sharing photos
Settings information
1 setting
Every control in EXIF Viewer, explained — what it does and when to use it.
Source
- Cleaned image formatDropdown
- Choose whether the metadata-stripped copy is produced as a JPEG or PNG file; changing it automatically re-processes the uploaded image.Options: JPEGPNG
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Form says 'max 100KB'? Compress JPG, PNG or WebP to any exact target — 20KB, 50KB, 100KB — without visible quality loss, in seconds. Free to start, no credit card.
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Stuck with a file that won't open or upload? Switch between PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, and SVG in one click and download instantly.
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Side-by-side screenshots hide subtle edits. Drop two versions, drag the slider to reveal exactly what changed, and export a shareable before-and-after PNG in seconds.
Try it nowResize Image
Wrong size for the platform? Set exact width and height or scale by percent, preview live, and download without quality loss — in seconds. Free to start; batch resize with Premium.
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Try it nowFrequently Asked Questions
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is hidden metadata that cameras and phones embed in every photo — including the device model, camera settings, the exact date and time, and most concerningly the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken. Removing EXIF before sharing photos online prevents strangers from learning your home address from an Instagram post.
privacyDrop any JPG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF or WebP onto the tool and it lists every metadata field grouped by category: Camera (make, model, lens), Exposure (aperture, shutter, ISO, focal length), Date & Time, Location (GPS), and other XMP/IPTC fields. Your photo is uploaded over HTTPS to our secure server to read its metadata, then deleted automatically after processing — we never store, share, or sell it.
usageThe cleaned image is re-encoded on our server at 95% quality JPEG (or lossless PNG if the source was PNG). For 99% of casual sharing this is visually identical; for archival originals you should keep an untouched copy. The metadata strip is total — no EXIF, GPS, IPTC or XMP block survives.
qualityiPhones embed precise GPS coordinates in every photo by default. When you AirDrop, message or upload that photo, the GPS travels with it. Anyone with the file can pull up the location in a map viewer — including ex-partners, stalkers and bots scraping social media. Strip the EXIF before sharing publicly.
privacyYes — the viewer decodes HEIC/HEIF metadata too. It surfaces lens model, aperture, ISO, and the full GPS block including altitude when present. The cleaned output is re-encoded as JPEG since HEIC is not universally supported.
technicalMost social platforms strip EXIF on upload (good), but screenshots take a fresh metadata-free copy by default (also good). Photoshop and most editors preserve EXIF on Save and Save As unless you choose "Export As" with the "Include metadata" option unchecked. Always check the actual file with our viewer before assuming.
tipsYes — the Export JSON button saves every field the viewer finds, including raw GPS coordinates, camera serial numbers and timestamp precision. Photo forensics workflows often diff this JSON against expected camera profiles to detect manipulation.
featuresPreview free; create a free account to download, and no watermark. Your photo is uploaded over HTTPS only so the server can read its metadata and build the cleaned copy, then deleted automatically after processing — we keep no log of the photos you analyse, the metadata they contain or the cleaned versions you download.
pricingYes. When a photo carries location data, the Location section lists the exact GPS latitude and longitude (plus altitude when present) as readable coordinates. You can copy those coordinates into any map app to find the spot, then strip them with one click before you share the photo.
featuresNo. This is an online EXIF viewer — drop in a photo and every metadata field is read and shown on the spot, with nothing to download or install. It is a quick alternative to desktop metadata utilities; your photo is uploaded over HTTPS only to be read, then deleted automatically afterwards.
usageUse the 'Cleaned image format' dropdown in the Source panel to pick JPEG or PNG for the stripped copy, independent of your original file's format. Pick PNG if you need to keep transparency or want a lossless result, or JPEG for a smaller file when transparency doesn't matter — the tool re-processes the image the moment you change this setting.
featuresHow EXIF Viewer helps you get it done
Real problems it solves every day — for businesses, creators, and everyday tasks. Find the use case that fits you and start in seconds.
Social Media Safety
Strip GPS coordinates from photos before posting to Instagram, Twitter or Reddit so strangers can't locate your home from a casual selfie or backyard photo. Critical for parents posting kid photos and influencers sharing from home.
Journalism & Whistleblowing
Reporters protecting sources and whistleblowers leaking documents must remove every fingerprint from photos — device model, serial number, timestamp, location. Inspect, remove, verify before publishing.
Real Estate Listings
Agency photos often carry the photographer's GPS at the moment of capture (same address as the property). Strip EXIF before publishing online listings to avoid leaking surveying or staging visits.
Online Dating Safety
Photos shared on dating apps may travel with full GPS data. Clean every photo before uploading to apps that don't strip metadata server-side. Most major apps do, but not all.
Photography Forensics
Verify claimed camera, lens and capture time of a photograph submitted as evidence or for a competition. Mismatches between EXIF and visible image content are red flags for manipulation.
Camera Setting Learning
Inspect EXIF of photographs you admire to learn the exact aperture, shutter, ISO and focal length combination. A practical way to study technique without a mentor over your shoulder.
Sell Safely on Marketplaces
Strip GPS and device metadata from product photos before listing on Facebook Marketplace, eBay or Etsy — many sellers photograph items at home and don't realize the exact coordinates ride along in the file buyers can download.
Proof-of-Capture for Insurance Claims
Export the EXIF as JSON to document the exact date, time and camera model behind a damage photo, warranty claim or accident report — useful evidence when an insurer or vendor disputes when a photo was actually taken.
Sanitize Screenshots for Bug Reports
Clean device and location metadata out of screenshots before attaching them to a public GitHub issue, forum post or support ticket, so troubleshooting images don't quietly leak your phone model or whereabouts.
Spot Fake or Stolen Photos
Check whether a 'candid' travel or lifestyle photo actually has real camera EXIF (make, lens, exposure) before trusting it for research, journalism or a purchase — a total absence of camera data is a common tell for AI-generated or re-saved stock images.
Don't Broadcast an Empty House
Strip GPS coordinates and timestamps from vacation photos before posting them while you're still away, so the location data can't be cross-referenced with an 'away from home' post by anyone scanning your public feed.