See the EXIF data a photo carries — including where it was taken. Free, runs entirely in your browser — your files are never uploaded.
How to use Image Metadata
Add a photo to read the EXIF data embedded in it.
Review the camera, timestamp and any GPS coordinates it is carrying.
Download a stripped copy with the metadata removed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the photo uploaded to read its metadata?
Nothing is uploaded. The file is read into memory by the page and processed by your own browser, and the site’s Content Security Policy blocks outbound connections entirely — so it cannot send your file anywhere even if it tried. That matters more here than anywhere else on the site, because the data being read includes where the photo was taken.
Why does my photo know where it was taken?
Phones write GPS coordinates into the file by default. They travel with the image when you share it, and most sites and messaging apps do not visibly warn you.
Does stripping metadata change the picture?
No. The pixels are untouched; only the metadata block is removed. The stripped copy is checked for the absence of an EXIF marker before it is offered to you.
What is actually stored in EXIF?
Typically the camera or phone model, lens and exposure settings, the date and time, orientation, and often precise GPS coordinates.