Free EXIF Viewer - View Image Metadata & GPS Location Online
Instantly inspect every piece of hidden metadata in a photo - camera model, settings, timestamps, and GPS coordinates plotted on a map. No upload, no sign-up, completely free.
EXIF · Metadata · GPS Map · Free · Private · No Upload
Drop in a JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, or TIFF file to see its full embedded metadata table, complete with a live map preview if the photo contains GPS coordinates. Everything runs locally in your browser - your image is never uploaded or stored anywhere.
Last updated: June 13 2026
Reviewed by the QuickTooly Team
EXIF Metadata Viewer Guide
What Is EXIF Metadata?
EXIF data (Exchangeable Image File Format) is hidden information embedded in every photo by your camera or smartphone - things like the exact GPS coordinates where it was taken, the date and time, the camera make and model, and the lens settings used. This viewer reads every available field and shows it in a clear table, plus drops a pin on a map if location data is present.
Who Uses an EXIF Viewer
- Photographers: Check the shooting settings (aperture, ISO, shutter speed, lens) behind a shot to learn from past work or verify a camera's output.
- Journalists & researchers: Verify when and where a photo was taken before publishing or using it as evidence.
- Legal professionals: Inspect timestamps and GPS data embedded in photo evidence for case documentation.
- Buyers & marketplace users: Check whether a product photo was actually taken recently and on-site, or reused from elsewhere.
- Privacy-conscious users: See exactly what's hidden in a photo before deciding to share it - and head to our EXIF Remover to strip it.
How to View Image Metadata - 3 Steps
Step 1: Upload Your Photo
Drag and drop your image onto the upload area or click to browse. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and TIFF files up to 50MB. No file ever leaves your browser - processing happens entirely on your device.
Step 2: Review the Metadata Table
Every embedded field is grouped by category: GPS location, date & time, camera & device, shooting settings, and author/copyright. If GPS coordinates are present, a live map preview appears at the top showing exactly where the photo was taken.
Step 3: View on the Map or Export as JSON
Click "View larger map on OpenStreetMap" to open the location in a full map view, or click "Copy as JSON" to copy the entire metadata table to your clipboard for use in scripts, reports, or documentation.
Which Image Formats Store EXIF & GPS Metadata?
Not every file format embeds the same metadata. Here's a quick reference for what each common image format can carry:
| Format | EXIF | GPS Location | IPTC / XMP |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPG / JPEG | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HEIC / HEIF | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TIFF | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PNG | Limited | Rare | Yes |
| WebP | Limited | Rare | Limited |
JPG, HEIC, and TIFF are the formats most likely to carry full GPS and camera metadata, since they're the default output of phone and camera sensors. PNG and WebP files typically lose most of this data during conversion or export.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool show GPS location on a map?
Yes. If your photo contains GPS coordinates, an embedded OpenStreetMap preview appears with a marker at the exact location, along with a link to open the full map.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All metadata extraction happens locally in your browser using the JavaScript File API. Your image is never uploaded or stored - only the GPS coordinates (if present) are sent to OpenStreetMap to render the map preview.
What's the difference between this and the EXIF Remover?
This EXIF Viewer is read-only - it's the fastest way to inspect a photo's metadata and see its GPS location on a map. If you also want to strip that metadata and download a clean copy of the image, use the EXIF Viewer & Remover, which adds a one-click removal and download step.
What image formats are supported?
The tool reads EXIF, IPTC, and IFD0 metadata from JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC/HEIF, and TIFF files. JPEG typically carries the most metadata, including GPS.
Does every photo contain GPS data?
Only if location access was enabled on the device when the photo was taken. Most smartphones embed GPS by default unless location access is disabled for the camera app. Standalone cameras usually don't include GPS unless they have a built-in receiver.
What does "Copy as JSON" copy?
It copies every detected metadata field and its value as a JSON object, grouped by category (location, date & time, camera, settings, other) - handy for pasting into scripts, spreadsheets, or documentation.
What's the maximum file size I can use?
The tool supports images up to 50MB. Larger images may take a few extra seconds to process since the browser needs to read the full file.
Can I view metadata from an iPhone HEIC photo?
Yes. HEIC and HEIF files from iPhones are fully supported - just drop in the original file and the tool will read its EXIF, GPS, and camera metadata the same way it does for JPGs.
Why is GPS data missing even though location services were enabled?
Some apps and platforms strip GPS data automatically when you share or export a photo - messaging apps, social media, and cloud backups often remove location metadata for privacy. If the original camera file still has it, this tool will show it; if it was already stripped before you got the file, there's nothing left to display.
More Free Image Tools
Looking for more ways to work with images?
- EXIF Viewer & Remover - view metadata and strip it in one click, with a downloadable clean copy
- Image Color Picker - sample the exact HEX, RGB, and HSL value of any single pixel
- Image Color Palette Extractor - extract a full color palette from any photo or graphic
- All Image Tools - browse the full collection of free image utilities
View Image Metadata Online - No Software Required
Upload any photo to instantly see its full EXIF, GPS, and camera metadata - completely free, no sign-up, no file size limits beyond 50MB. All extraction happens in your browser in seconds.