Free tool
Photo metadata viewer
Check the EXIF data in a photo: camera, lens, editing software, date taken and GPS location, plus the file’s SHA-256 hash. The photo is read in your browser and never uploaded.
EXIF metadata
EXIF · SHA-256 · Read on your deviceYour photo stays on your device: it is not uploaded or stored. Reads JPEG, HEIC, AVIF, TIFF and PNG.
What EXIF data shows
Cameras and phones write EXIF data into each photo. Editing apps add their own entries or remove them on export.
Camera and lens
Make, model and lens identify the device that the file says it came from. A phone photo usually names the phone model and its main, wide or telephoto lens.
Software
The Software field names the firmware or app that last saved the file. An editing app here shows the file was re-saved, not what was changed.
Date taken and modified
Date taken records the camera clock at capture; Modified records the last save. EXIF dates carry no time zone unless an offset is stored, and the camera clock may be wrong.
GPS location
Phones store latitude, longitude and often altitude when location access is on. The coordinates can reveal a home or workplace, so check them before you share a photo.
What metadata can and cannot prove
Metadata is a useful lead. It is not evidence that a photo is authentic.
- EXIF values are written by the device or software, and free tools can edit any of them.
- Missing EXIF is normal for screenshots and for images shared through messaging apps or social platforms.
- Camera metadata does not show that the pixels are unedited, or that a camera produced them.
- AI image generators and editors may write no EXIF at all, or keep the EXIF of the photo they started from.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a photo’s metadata?
Drop the photo into the viewer above or choose it from your device. It shows the camera, lens, software, dates, settings and GPS location stored in the file’s EXIF data, together with the file’s SHA-256 hash. The photo is read in your browser and is not uploaded.
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is the standard that cameras and phones use to store capture details inside a photo: device, lens, exposure settings, date and time, and optionally GPS coordinates. It is stored next to the pixels in formats such as JPEG, HEIC and TIFF.
How do I view photo metadata on iPhone, Android, Windows or Mac?
On iPhone, open the photo in Photos and swipe up or tap the info button. In Google Photos on Android, open the photo and swipe up. On Windows, right-click the file, choose Properties and open the Details tab. On a Mac, open the photo in Preview and choose Tools, then Show Inspector.
Can EXIF data be faked or removed?
Yes. Free tools can change any EXIF field, including the date taken and GPS location, and many platforms remove EXIF on upload. Treat metadata as a lead to confirm with the source, not as proof of where, when or how a photo was made.
Why does my photo have no metadata?
Screenshots usually contain no camera data, and messaging apps, social platforms and many export settings remove EXIF to protect privacy or reduce file size. Ask the sender for the original file if you need the capture details.
Can metadata show whether a photo is AI-generated?
Sometimes metadata names a generator or an editing app, but its absence proves nothing. This viewer reads EXIF only. A Fileverity image analysis also reads Content Credentials (C2PA), XMP and AI labels, and examines the pixels for AI generation and local edits.
Is my photo uploaded or stored?
No. The viewer reads the file and computes its SHA-256 hash in your browser. Nothing is sent to Fileverity unless you choose to run an image analysis.
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