Metadata View

View Any File's Metadata

A fast, secure online metadata viewer for photos, videos, and documents. No signup. No storage. Completely free.

No signup
EXIF, IPTC, XMP supported
Works with images, videos, PDFs
Files deleted immediately

What You'll See: Example Metadata

After uploading, you'll get a detailed breakdown of your file's hidden data, similar to the example below.

Makesamsung
ModelGalaxy S22
SoftwareS911U1UES6EYJ5
CreateDate2024:05:21 10:30:00
GPSPosition34 deg 2' 28.80" N, 118 deg 15' 2.15" W

Why View File Metadata?

Understanding the metadata of your files is crucial for privacy, verification, and curiosity. Here’s why people use a metadata checker:

Protect Your Privacy

Photos can contain GPS data revealing where they were taken. Before sharing online, check and remove sensitive location information.

Verify Authenticity

Check the creation date, software used, and other details to help determine if a file has been tampered with or is original.

Learn About Content

For photographers and creators, EXIF data provides valuable insights into camera settings, lens choice, and editing history.

Understanding File Metadata and EXIF Data

File metadata, or meta data, is the "data about data"—a digital footprint embedded within your files. Standards like EXIF, IPTC, and XMP store this information. For images, EXIF data is particularly important, containing everything from camera settings to GPS coordinates. This meta data tells a detailed story about the file's origin and history.

Document & Author Info

  • Title, Author, Keywords
  • Page Count & File Size
  • Software Used (Creator/Producer)
  • Company & Copyright

Image Properties (EXIF Data)

  • Camera Make & Model
  • Lens Information & Settings
  • Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed
  • Image Dimensions & Resolution

Geolocation Data (from EXIF)

  • GPS Latitude & Longitude
  • Altitude & Direction
  • Timestamp of Location
  • Link to Map (if available)

Copyright & Usage Rights

  • Copyright Notice
  • Creator Contact Info
  • Usage Rights & Terms
  • License URL

While useful, this data can be sensitive. Every photo you take might contain precise GPS coordinates in its EXIF data. When you share that photo, you might be sharing your location. A good metadata viewer like this one helps you see exactly what information is attached to your files, giving you control over your privacy.

Broad File Type Support

Our tool is designed to read metadata from a wide variety of common file formats. Whether you need a PNG metadata viewer, a way to check a PDF's metadata online, or a MOV EXIF viewer for your video files, we have you covered.

Images

JPG
PNG
HEIC
GIF
WEBP
TIFF
BMP
PSD

Videos

MP4
MOV
AVI
MKV
WEBM
FLV
M4V

Documents

PDF
DOCX
PPTX
XLSX
ODT

Audio

MP3
WAV
AAC
FLAC
M4A
OGG

Archives

ZIP
TAR
RAR
7Z
GZ

And Many More...

The tool supports hundreds of formats. If you have a file, give it a try!

Metadata View FAQs

Is this meta data viewer safe to use?

Absolutely. Your privacy is our top priority. Files are securely processed on our server. They are then deleted immediately after the metadata is extracted.

Does this tool work as an EXIF data viewer?

Yes. This tool is a comprehensive EXIF data viewer. If your image contains EXIF data (like camera model, settings, or GPS location), it will be displayed clearly in its own section for easy analysis.

Can I find out where a picture was taken with this tool?

Yes, if the photo's EXIF data contains GPS location data (geotags). Our EXIF data viewer will display the coordinates.

Is the metadata I see guaranteed to be accurate?

Not always. While most metadata is generated automatically by devices, it can be edited or stripped with other tools. Think of it as useful information, but not a guaranteed source of truth.

Can this metadata viewer reveal redacted or blurred content?

No. Metadata describes the file but does not alter its visible content. If part of an image is blurred or pixelated, that visual data is permanently changed and cannot be restored by viewing metadata.