Question 1

What metadata can this tool read?

Accepted Answer

It reads EXIF (camera and capture settings), IPTC (descriptive/copyright info), XMP (Adobe and other software metadata), ICC color profile data, and GPS location data if embedded in the file.

Question 2

Why doesn't my photo show any camera information?

Accepted Answer

Many images have their metadata stripped by messaging apps, social media platforms, or screenshot tools before you download them, so there may simply be nothing left to read.

Question 3

Will this tool show my photo's exact location?

Accepted Answer

Only if GPS coordinates are embedded in the file's metadata. If present, you'll see the coordinates along with a "View on map" link to open the location in Google Maps.

Question 4

Can I export the metadata?

Accepted Answer

Yes, use "Copy metadata as JSON" to copy it to your clipboard, or "Download as JSON" to save it as a file.

Question 5

Is my photo uploaded anywhere to read its metadata?

Accepted Answer

No, metadata extraction happens entirely client-side in your browser using a JavaScript parsing library. Your photo is never uploaded.

Question 6

What does ISO, aperture, and focal length tell me?

Accepted Answer

These are camera exposure settings recorded at the moment the photo was taken — ISO reflects sensor sensitivity, aperture (f-number) reflects how much light the lens let in, and focal length describes the lens zoom level used.

Question 7

Can I check metadata for screenshots?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but screenshots typically contain little to no EXIF data since they aren't captured by a camera sensor.

Question 8

Does this tool modify my photo?

Accepted Answer

No, this is a read-only viewer. It does not alter your original file in any way. Use the Remove EXIF Data tool if you want to strip metadata.

Image Metadata Viewer

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