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File Metadata Explorer

Free tool to extract metadata from files. View camera settings, location data, and file properties instantly.

File Metadata Explorer
Discover hidden information in your files. Extract EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata from images, documents, and more.

Click or drag a file to upload

Supports images and files with EXIF, IPTC, or XMP metadata

About File Metadata

  • Metadata includes information about your file such as camera settings, location, and creation date
  • Most image formats (JPG, PNG, TIFF, etc.) support metadata
  • Supported standards include EXIF, IPTC, and XMP
  • Video files and some document formats also contain metadata
  • Privacy note: Metadata may contain sensitive information like GPS coordinates

About this tool

Unlock the hidden data stored within your files with our metadata explorer. From photographers tracking their equipment usage to privacy-conscious users checking for location data before sharing, our tool reveals camera settings, geolocation, timestamps, and technical specifications embedded in your files. Simply upload any supported file format and gain insights into your digital assets that most users never see. Essential for digital forensics, privacy auditing, or understanding your media files better.

How to use the File Metadata Explorer

  1. Click the upload area or drag a photo onto it.
  2. Click Extract Metadata to read the data stored in the file.
  3. Scroll through the fields, such as camera model, exposure settings, dates and GPS coordinates.
  4. Click Copy or Download to save the metadata as JSON.

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Frequently asked questions

What is EXIF data?

EXIF is information a camera or phone writes into a photo when it is taken, such as the device model, lens, shutter speed, ISO, date and time, and often GPS coordinates. IPTC and XMP are related standards that hold captions, keywords, copyright notices and editing history.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. The file is read right in your browser with an open-source metadata library, so its contents and metadata never leave your device. We only log basic usage details, such as the file name, type and size, to see how the tool is used.

Which file types are supported?

The reader handles JPEG, PNG, TIFF, HEIC, AVIF, WebP and GIF images, which covers photos from most cameras and phones. Video, audio and PDF files are not supported, so they show an error instead of results.

Why does my photo show no location or camera data?

Many apps and social sites strip metadata when you share or upload a photo, and some phones have location tagging turned off. Screenshots and edited exports often carry little or no EXIF data either, so try the original file straight from the camera or phone.

File Metadata Explorer screenshot

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