How to view image metadata with EXIF Viewer
Choose one local image with Drop an image here or browse files. EXIF Viewer reads the file in your browser and builds summary cards and grouped tag tables. The report can include EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP, JPEG comments, and PNG text chunks, then you can save it with Export JSON or Export CSV.
- Drop one image onto Drop an image here, or click browse files. The page reads one file at a time.
- Check the summary cards, grouped tags, and any GPS warning.
- Enter a tag name, ID, or value in Search metadata tags. Click Show all tags to clear the filter.
- Click Export JSON or Export CSV to download the report.
What metadata EXIF Viewer reads
The drop area lists JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, and HEIC. The file input accepts image files plus .tif, .tiff, .heic, and .heif extensions. The report can show camera, lens, capture time, dimensions, orientation, software, copyright, and GPS values. It also reads JPEG comments, PNG text chunks, IPTC fields, and selected XMP fields.
How to search EXIF tags by name, ID, or value
Search metadata tags checks each tag's name, hexadecimal ID, and displayed value. The page hides groups with no match, while the export buttons keep every parsed tag.
Search metadata tags: 0x829a
Visible match: ExposureTime, ID 0x829aKnown tags receive names such as ExposureTime. An unrecognized tag stays in the report as Unknown tag 0x1234, with its raw identifier intact.
What the GPS warning shows
When the parser converts latitude and longitude, the warning shows decimal coordinates and says that the file contains an embedded location. It can add altitude and a GPS timestamp. View location on OpenStreetMap opens a map URL containing the displayed coordinates, which sends that location to OpenStreetMap.
Where viewing image metadata comes up
- Check camera, lens, capture time, and dimensions before adding an image to an archive.
- Review the GPS warning before sharing a camera original with its embedded location.
- Save JSON with the file record, or use CSV when each group, ID, name, and value needs its own row.
When to use another image inspection page
Use EXIF Viewer to read embedded metadata while leaving the source file unchanged. The Image Inspect Tools category has other inspection pages for tasks outside this EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP, and text-metadata report. EXIF Viewer does not edit tags or remove GPS data.
What happens when metadata is missing
A summary field with no value shows "Not present". When parsing produces no rows, the page reports that no EXIF, GPS, IPTC, or XMP metadata was found. Unsupported or malformed files can produce the same report, while a file-reading failure displays "Could not read this file." Compressed PNG iTXt and zTXt values appear as not decoded.
Frequently asked questions
How do I view image metadata in a browser?
Choose one image with Drop an image here or browse files, then read the summary and grouped tags. The selected file is read in the browser. The page does not send the file in a network request.
Can EXIF Viewer read GPS data?
When the file contains coordinates the parser can convert, the page shows a GPS warning with latitude and longitude. It can also show altitude and a timestamp. The map link sends those displayed coordinates to OpenStreetMap.
How do I search EXIF tags by ID?
Enter a hexadecimal ID such as 0x829a in Search metadata tags. The filter checks tag names, IDs, and displayed values. Exports retain all parsed tags.
Can I export image metadata as JSON or CSV?
Yes. Export JSON includes file details, dimensions, the summary, decoded GPS data, and a flat tag list. Export CSV includes each tag's group, ID, name, and value.
Why does EXIF Viewer show no metadata?
The file may have no parsed EXIF, GPS, IPTC, or XMP rows, or it may be unsupported or malformed. A file-reading failure displays "Could not read this file."