View the hidden data in a photo

Photos carry more than pixels. Open one and see what it says about when, where and with what it was taken.

Drop a photo here

Your files stay on your device. You can also paste or drag files in.

How to view the hidden data in a photo

  1. Add a photo, ideally straight from a phone or camera.
  2. Read what is stored: camera, lens, date, settings and any location.
  3. If you do not want to share that, press the button to download a clean copy.

Good to know

  • A photo taken at home with location services on can reveal your address to anyone who receives the original file.
  • Most social networks strip this data when you post, but email, messaging apps and forums often do not.
  • Cleaning keeps your picture sharp. For JPG files, only the hidden data blocks are cut out and the pixels are not touched.

Questions

What is EXIF?

A block of information a camera or phone writes into a photo: make, model, date, exposure and often GPS coordinates.

Is it safe to open my photo here?

Yes. It is read on your device and not uploaded, which for a tool like this is the whole point.

Why does my screenshot show nothing?

Screenshots and edited pictures rarely carry any. Many apps remove it on export.

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