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Image Metadata Viewer — File Info & JPEG EXIF Detection
View image metadata free — file name, size, dimensions & simplified JPEG EXIF detection (found/size only). Viewer only, not a remover. Upload and inspect now.
TL;DR: Upload an image to see basic file metadata — name, file size, MIME type, last modified date, and pixel dimensions — plus simplified JPEG EXIF marker detection that reports whether EXIF data was found and its byte size, not full parsed EXIF fields.
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Privacy & processing: 100% client-side browser processing — file info is read from the File API and image dimensions from an in-browser Image element; JPEG EXIF detection scans binary markers locally without uploading to a server.
Image Metadata Viewer
View image metadata free — file name, size, dimensions & simplified JPEG EXIF detection (found/size only). Viewer only, not a remover. Upload and inspect now.
- Inputs
- Any image file uploaded via the file input
- Outputs
- A metadata panel showing file properties, image dimensions, and simplified JPEG EXIF detection results
- Processing
- Client-side (browser File API and binary marker scan)
- Limits
- Viewer only — does not remove or edit metadata; EXIF parsing is simplified (reports EXIF Found and EXIF Size for JPEG, not individual tags like camera model or GPS)
Quick steps
- Click Choose Image File and select an image from your device.
- Wait for the metadata panel to populate with file information.
- Review file name, size, MIME type, and last modified date.
- Check the displayed pixel width and height.
- For JPEG files, look for EXIF Found and EXIF Size entries in the metadata list.
- Upload a different file to inspect another image — no download or export step is needed.
- File name, size, MIME type, and modified date display
- Pixel width and height from image load
- JPEG EXIF marker detection (Found/Size only)
- Read-only viewer — no file modification
- Client-side File API and binary scan
Data input / output
| Inputs | Any image file uploaded via the file input |
|---|---|
| Outputs | A metadata panel showing file properties, image dimensions, and simplified JPEG EXIF detection results |
| Formats | Input: common image formats; Output: read-only metadata display (not a downloadable file) |
| Limits | Viewer only — does not remove or edit metadata; EXIF parsing is simplified (reports EXIF Found and EXIF Size for JPEG, not individual tags like camera model or GPS) |
| Processing | Client-side (browser File API and binary marker scan) |
How to Use the Image Metadata Viewer
- Click Choose Image File and select an image from your device.
- Wait for the metadata panel to populate with file information.
- Review file name, size, MIME type, and last modified date.
- Check the displayed pixel width and height.
- For JPEG files, look for EXIF Found and EXIF Size entries in the metadata list.
- Upload a different file to inspect another image — no download or export step is needed.
What is an Image Metadata Viewer?
This is a read-only metadata viewer, not a metadata remover. Upload an image and the tool displays basic file information from the browser's File API: file name, file size (formatted in KB/MB), MIME type, and last modified timestamp. It also loads the image into an Image element to report pixel width and height.
For JPEG files, a simplified binary scan looks for the EXIF marker (0xFFE1) in the file data. When found, it reports "EXIF Found: Yes" and "EXIF Size: N bytes" — it does not parse individual EXIF tags like camera make, exposure time, or GPS coordinates. If you need to strip metadata, use a canvas-based converter or editor that re-encodes the image instead.
File metadata comes directly from the uploaded File object. Dimensions are determined by loading the image in the browser. EXIF detection reads the file as an ArrayBuffer and scans for the APP1 (0xFFE1) marker typical of JPEG EXIF segments, recording whether data was found and the segment length — a lightweight check rather than a full EXIF parser library.
How it works
Image Metadata Viewer reads your input from the panel above, applies file name, size, mime type, and modified date display, and shows a result you can copy or download. Options stay visible so you can iterate without reloading the page.
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Common Use Cases & Examples
- Pre-publish EXIF check: Upload a JPEG before posting to confirm EXIF data is present (or absent after prior editing) using the simplified EXIF Found indicator.
- Dimension verification: Check pixel width and height against a platform's required dimensions before submitting an application photo or social asset.
- File audit for support: Inspect file size, type, and dimensions when troubleshooting why an image fails to upload elsewhere.
Input / Output Examples
Input
Upload a file Supported formats: PNG, JPG, WebP
Output
Processed file Download when processing is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is image metadata?+
Image metadata includes EXIF data with camera settings, GPS coordinates, timestamps, and technical information embedded in image files by cameras and editing software.
Which image formats contain metadata?+
JPEG files typically contain the most metadata. TIFF, RAW, and some PNG files also contain metadata, while formats like GIF usually have minimal metadata.
Can I see GPS location from photos?+
Yes, if the camera or phone had GPS enabled when the photo was taken, you can view the exact coordinates and location information.
Is my image data kept private?+
Yes, all metadata extraction happens locally in your browser. Your images and their metadata are never uploaded to our servers.
Key Features
- File name, size, MIME type, and modified date display
- Pixel width and height from image load
- JPEG EXIF marker detection (Found/Size only)
- Read-only viewer — no file modification
- Client-side File API and binary scan
Benefits
Verify image properties before publishing or submitting.
Confirm whether EXIF data is still present after editing workflows.
Audit file size and type quickly during troubleshooting.
When to Use Image Metadata Viewer
- Checking whether a JPEG still contains EXIF data before publishing it online
- Verifying the pixel dimensions of an image before uploading to a platform with size requirements
- Confirming file size and MIME type of a photo received from a client or colleague
- Quick sanity check on image properties without opening a desktop EXIF tool
Advantages
- Instant file info without a desktop EXIF application
- Pixel dimension display from in-browser image loading
- Simplified JPEG EXIF marker detection
- Fully client-side — images never leave your device
Tips
- Remember this is a viewer only — it cannot remove EXIF data from your file.
- EXIF Found: Yes means a marker was detected, not that specific GPS or camera tags are present.
- Re-encoding through the Image Format Converter or Compressor strips EXIF in practice — re-upload here to confirm.
- Use alongside the Image Resizer to verify dimensions after resizing.
Common Mistakes
Expecting full EXIF tag parsing (camera model, GPS, shutter speed) — only Found/Size is reported for JPEG.
Using this tool to remove metadata — it is read-only and makes no changes to your file.
Assuming EXIF Found: No means the image was never a camera photo — it may have been stripped by prior editing.
Summary
Upload an image to inspect file name, size, type, dimensions, and simplified JPEG EXIF detection — a read-only viewer that helps you understand what is in your file before you publish or re-encode it.