The viewer reads EXIF, TIFF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, ICC, JFIF, and PNG header data that the selected file contains. Search the full tag list, copy the normalized JSON, or download it for your own records. The photo and extracted metadata stay in your browser.
EXIF Metadata Viewer
Runs entirely in your browser - no upload, no sign-up.
Add a photo to inspect its metadata
What does an EXIF viewer show?
An EXIF viewer reads the metadata stored inside a photo, including the camera and lens, capture date, exposure settings, dimensions, editing software, copyright, and GPS coordinates when present. This viewer groups useful details and exposes every available tag without uploading the photo from your device.
How to use
- 1Add a photo. Drop a supported image into the viewer, choose one from your device, or load the metadata-rich example.
- 2Review the summary. Check the camera, capture settings, dimensions, software, and GPS location surfaced at the top.
- 3Inspect every tag. Search the grouped metadata table by tag name, value, or source such as EXIF, GPS, XMP, or IPTC.
- 4Export the data. Copy the normalized JSON or download it as a file for your records and analysis.
Who it's for
- Photographers can check camera, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, and capture time before cataloging an image.
- Privacy-conscious sharers can see whether a photo reveals a location, device model, creator name, or editing history before posting it.
- Editors and archivists can inspect copyright, captions, keywords, color profiles, and original timestamps embedded by cameras and editing apps.
- Investigators and developers can search the complete tag list and export structured JSON for further analysis.
FAQ
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The browser reads the selected photo and extracts its metadata locally on your device. CanDoYa does not receive the file or the tag values, and the viewer makes no processing request to an external server.
Is this EXIF metadata viewer free?
Yes. You can inspect photos, filter all available tags, copy JSON, and download the metadata without an account, subscription, or watermark. The practical limits are the 50 MB file cap and the memory available in your browser.
Which image formats can I inspect?
The viewer accepts JPEG, PNG, TIFF, HEIC, HEIF, and AVIF files. Available metadata varies by format and by the camera or software that created the image. Some browsers cannot preview HEIC files, but the embedded tags may still be readable.
Can an EXIF viewer find where a photo was taken?
Only when the file contains valid GPS latitude and longitude tags. If coordinates are present, this viewer shows them and offers an OpenStreetMap link. Many cameras have location recording disabled, and most social platforms remove GPS data during upload.
Why does my photo have no EXIF data?
The camera may not have written metadata, or an editor, screenshot tool, messaging app, or social network may have removed it. A file with no tags is common and does not by itself establish when, where, or how the image was created.
Can EXIF metadata be changed or trusted as proof?
EXIF values can be edited, copied, removed, or generated, so they are useful clues rather than conclusive proof. For verification work, compare metadata with the image content, file history, source, timestamps, and other independent evidence.
What is the difference between EXIF, IPTC, and XMP?
EXIF usually records camera and exposure details. IPTC commonly holds editorial fields such as captions, credits, and keywords. XMP is an extensible format used by editing and asset-management software. One image can contain any combination of these metadata families.