How to use the Image Metadata (EXIF) Viewer
- Choose a photo (JPG, PNG, WebP or AVIF).
- See its camera, capture settings, dates and — if present — GPS location.
- Download a copy with all metadata removed before sharing it publicly.
What's hidden in your photos
Phones and cameras store EXIF data inside every photo: the device model, lens, exposure settings, the exact date and time, and often GPS coordinates accurate to a few metres. Editing apps add XMP data; agencies add IPTC captions and copyright. Many social networks strip this when you upload, but files sent by email, chat apps that preserve originals, or cloud links often keep it.
How removal works
For JPG and PNG files the metadata segments are cut out of the file directly, so the image itself isn't re-compressed and looks identical. If a JPG relies on its orientation tag to display the right way up, it is rotated and re-saved at high quality instead, so it doesn't appear sideways after cleaning. WebP and AVIF files are re-encoded.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded to read the metadata?
No. The file is read in your browser. The map link only opens if you click it.
Does WhatsApp remove location data?
WhatsApp generally strips EXIF from images sent as photos, but files sent as documents keep their original metadata. Check before sharing.