EXIF Viewer
Uncover the hidden story behind every photo. Digital cameras and smartphones embed invisible technical data—called EXIF—into your image files. Our EXIF Viewer decodes this information instantly, revealing camera settings, GPS coordinates, shutter speed, lens details, and more. Whether you're a photographer analyzing your shots or just ensuring your location data is private, this tool provides a complete X-ray of your image metadata. Combine it with our Image Compressor to strip this data for privacy.
# About This Tool
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard for storing interchange information in digital photography files. It records technical details like ISO, aperture, white balance, and geolocation at the moment of capture.
Uncover the hidden story behind every photo. Digital cameras and smartphones embed invisible technical data—called EXIF—into your image files. Our EXIF Viewer decodes this information instantly, revealing camera settings, GPS coordinates, shutter speed, lens details, and more. Whether you're a photographer analyzing your shots or just ensuring your location data is private, this tool provides a complete X-ray of your image metadata. Combine it with our Image Compressor to strip this data for privacy.
# How Does EXIF Viewer Work?
- 1**Upload Image**: Drop any JPG, JPEG, PNG, or TIFF file to begin analysis.
- 2**Instant Decode**: The tool automatically parses the file header to extract metadata tags.
- 3**View Report**: See a dashboard of camera settings, dates, and copyright info.
- 4**Check Location**: If GPS data exists, view the exact pin on a map.
# Who Should Use This Tool?
**Photography Learning**: Study the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed settings used in professional photos to improve your own skills.
**Privacy Auditing**: Check if your photos contain sensitive GPS location data before sharing them on social media.
**Copyright Verification**: Confirm the original capture date and device model to prove ownership of an image.
**Used Gear Shopping**: Verify the 'Shutter Count' (if available) when buying a second-hand camera.
# Why Use This Tool?
Privacy & Security
We prioritize your privacy. All processing for the EXIF Viewer occurs locally on your device. ProUtilityApp does not upload, store, or log your data, ensuring your sensitive information remains entirely under your control. Once you close the tool or perform a new task, all temporary assets are cleared from memory.
# Understanding Common EXIF Data
Metadata can be technical. Here is what the most common tags mean for your photography:
| Tag | Meaning | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| ISO Speed | Sensor Sensitivity | Higher ISO means brighter photos but more "noise" (grain). |
| F-Number | Aperture | Controls depth of field. Lower numbers (f/1.8) create blurry backgrounds. |
| Exposure Time | Shutter Speed | Fast speeds (1/1000) freeze action; slow speeds (1/30) blur motion. |
| GPS Info | Geolocation | Latitude/Longitude coordinates showing exactly where the photo was taken. |
| DateTimeOriginal | Timestamp | The precise second the shutter button was pressed. |
Privacy & Security
Most users don't realize their smartphone photos contain precise location tracking. Use this tool to audit your personal photos before posting them online. If you need to remove this data, simply re-saving the image using our Image Compressor or taking a screenshot of the photo will often strip sensitive tags.
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# Frequently Asked Questions
Is my location data safe?▼
Can I edit or change the EXIF data?▼
Why do some photos have no data?▼
Does this work on RAW files?▼
What is the 'Shutter Count'?▼
Can I view copyright info?▼
Is this tool free?▼
This tool is actively maintained to support modern standards and evolving browser security.
Last updated: March 2025 • Free privacy-first browser tools.