Image Metadata Viewer
View a photo's EXIF data — camera, date, GPS location
Reading metadata…
No EXIF metadata found in this image — screenshots, WhatsApp photos and PNG files usually have metadata stripped.
Image Metadata Viewer — Complete Guide & Instructions
MakeCard Image Metadata Viewer reveals the EXIF data embedded inside a photo — camera make and model, exposure settings, the exact date taken, and GPS coordinates when present. Tags are grouped neatly into Camera, Capture, Image, and Location sections, and a one-tap link opens embedded GPS coordinates on OpenStreetMap. It runs fully in the browser, so private photos stay private.
How to Use Image Metadata Viewer
- 1 Drop or select a JPG, TIFF, or HEIC photo.
- 2 Read the grouped metadata — Camera, Capture, Image, and Location sections.
- 3 If a GPS badge appears on the file card, press Open location on OpenStreetMap to see where it was taken.
- 4 Press Another to inspect a different photo.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Full EXIF readout: camera make/model, lens, and software used.
- Capture settings — shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focal length, flash, white balance.
- Exact date and time the photo was taken.
- GPS latitude, longitude, and altitude with a direct OpenStreetMap link.
- Friendly formatting — 1/250 sec, f/2.8, ISO 400, 50 mm instead of raw numbers.
- Clear notice when a file has no EXIF — common for screenshots and WhatsApp images.
Supported Formats & Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Formats | JPG, TIFF, HEIC and other files containing EXIF |
| Groups | Camera, Capture, Image, Location, plus extra tags |
| GPS | Lat/long/altitude with OpenStreetMap deep link |
Practical Everyday Use Cases
- Checking whether a photo leaks your home GPS before posting it online.
- Finding the exact date and camera settings of a favourite shot.
- Verifying if an image received from someone is an original camera file.
- Learning exposure settings to recreate a photography style.
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Screenshots, WhatsApp, and social-media downloads usually have metadata stripped — absence of EXIF does not mean the tool failed.
- Before sharing photos publicly, check for the GPS badge — location data can reveal your address.
- The Other Tags section surfaces extra fields beyond the main groups.
Common Problems & Solutions
The image had its metadata stripped — typical for screenshots and photos forwarded through WhatsApp or social apps.
Many cameras and most phones only embed GPS when location tagging was enabled at capture time.
Privacy & Security
100% Client-Side Execution
EXIF parsing happens locally in your browser — photos are never uploaded, and GPS coordinates stay on your device (opening the map link is optional).
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using Image Metadata Viewer
Drop the image into this viewer — camera, capture settings, date, and any GPS coordinates are displayed in grouped sections instantly.
If the camera embedded GPS data, the Location group shows latitude and longitude with a link that opens the exact spot on OpenStreetMap.
Images saved from WhatsApp, screenshots, and many downloaded pictures have EXIF stripped — that is normal and not an error.
Yes — the analysis runs entirely in your browser and the photo is never uploaded.
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