MetadataViewerImage Metadata Viewer
Inspect the EXIF data hidden inside any photo — camera, lens, GPS location, timestamps and software history. Your image never leaves this device.
Many camera and phone images carry a hidden payload. This viewer reads supported EXIF, XMP and IPTC fields from common image formats, including camera make and model, lens, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, capture time and GPS coordinates when those tags are present.
Parsing runs locally with JavaScript — nothing is uploaded to a MetadataViewer.org server. Coverage varies by format, browser and the way the file was exported, so an absent field means “not found by this parser”, not proof that the value never existed.
Photographers use the results to review capture settings, while privacy-conscious users check what a file may reveal before sharing. Metadata is editable evidence, not proof of when or where an image was created. If you find GPS coordinates or anything else you would rather not share, switch to the photo metadata remover and verify the downloaded copy.
What this viewer checks, by format
| Format | Fields checked | C2PA support |
|---|---|---|
| JPEG / JPG | EXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, JFIF and camera fields | Detects the C2PA JUMBF container in APP11 segments |
| PNG | Text, XMP-style fields, EXIF and image-header fields | Detects the standardized caBX chunk |
| WebP | EXIF and XMP where present | C2PA container detection is not currently offered |
| HEIC / HEIF / TIFF / AVIF | Readable EXIF/XMP fields; exact coverage depends on browser decoding and the file variant | Not currently checked |
How to read a C2PA result
For JPEG and PNG, the result includes a dedicated Content Credentials (C2PA) section. “Container detected” means the standardized manifest container exists in the file. It does not mean this browser tool has validated the signature, certificate chain or claim history. Use a cryptographic C2PA validator when authenticity—not just presence—is the question.
A missing container also does not prove an image was not AI-generated or edited. Provenance metadata can be removed, and pixel-level watermarking is outside this viewer’s scope.
Read the C2PA Content Credentials detector and remover guide for the exact JPEG/PNG container rules, test method and cryptographic-verification limits.
Frequently asked questions
How do I view the metadata of an image?
Drag the image into the viewer above (or click to pick a file). The tool reads supported EXIF, XMP and IPTC fields locally in your browser, including camera, date and GPS tags when present. Nothing is uploaded to this site.
Can I see where a photo was taken?
If the photo still contains GPS EXIF tags (most unedited phone photos do), the viewer shows latitude and longitude and gives you a one-click map link to the exact spot.
Does this work with HEIC photos from iPhone?
HEIC/HEIF files are parsed in the browser when the file variant and browser decoder are supported. JPG, PNG and WebP have the most predictable coverage; TIFF and AVIF coverage can vary.
Is it safe to check a private photo here?
Yes. The file is opened with the browser’s FileReader API and parsed with client-side JavaScript. It is never transmitted, stored or logged — you can even load this page and then go offline before dropping the file.