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GPSLatitude is explained as where the photo was taken, and Make and Model as the phone that took it.
What metadata is in my photo?
Find out what your photo is carrying, with a plain-language note on each field: location, device, date, edits and AI records.
Inspect supported file records without editing the original.
What does your photo’s metadata say?
Each field, with a short explanation next to it.
Metadata fields have names like DateTimeOriginal, FNumber or GPSLatitude. They mean something simple once explained: when the photo was taken, how bright the lens was, where you were standing.
This tool reads the supported fields in your image and puts a plain-language note beside each one, so you know what you are looking at without a glossary.
Use it to understand a file before you decide whether anything needs removing.
What a photo can contain
| EXIF | Camera, lens, settings, date taken |
|---|---|
| GPS | Latitude, longitude and altitude |
| Device | Make, model and sometimes a serial number |
| IPTC | Creator, copyright, captions |
| XMP | Editing history and AI source tags |
| C2PA | Signed Content Credentials, including AI use |
How to check without a tool
| Windows | Right-click the file, Properties, Details |
|---|---|
| Mac | Open in Preview, Tools, Show Inspector |
| iPhone | Open the photo in Photos and swipe up |
| Android | Open the photo in Gallery or Google Photos and tap Details or Info |
How to read your photo’s metadata
Upload, read the notes, decide.
Upload a photo
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF or HEIC, read in your browser.
Read each field
Every decoded value has a short explanation beside it.
Decide what to keep
Keep useful details like camera settings. Remove location or names before sharing publicly.
Common fields, explained
The names you will see most, in plain words.
| Field | What it means | Should you worry? |
|---|---|---|
| DateTimeOriginal | The moment the shutter fired, from the camera clock. | Low risk, but it can show routines. |
| GPSLatitude and GPSLongitude | Where the photo was taken, often within a few meters. | Yes, for photos taken at home. |
| Make, Model, LensModel | The camera or phone and lens used. | Low risk. Serial numbers are more identifying. |
| Artist, Copyright, Creator | A name the camera or editor was set to write. | Yes, if you want to share anonymously. |
| DigitalSourceType | Whether a tool marked the image as AI-made. | Matters if a platform will label it. |
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF and HEIC still images. Up to 30 files, 15 MB each. Images up to 50 megapixels; animated PNG and WebP are not supported. Free, no account.
Examples
What the explanations look like on everyday photos.
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Software and ModifyDate show the editing app and when the file was last saved.
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A prompt or DigitalSourceType field is explained as a generation record that a tool wrote.
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Few or no fields. Screenshots rarely carry camera or location records.
Tell me my metadata: common questions
Answers about results, privacy and limits.
Is photo metadata a privacy risk?
It can be. GPS can reveal where you live, and serial numbers can link photos to one device. Most social apps strip it, but email and file sharing usually don't.
Don't Instagram and WhatsApp remove metadata anyway?
Most social apps strip EXIF and location from the public copy, but they can read Content Credentials and AI tags first to decide on an AI label. Email attachments, cloud links and file transfers usually keep everything, so clean the file before sending it that way.
How do I remove the fields I don't want?
Use Remove GPS from photo for location, the EXIF cleaner for camera data, or the photo metadata remover for everything.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is read in your browser and the explanations are added locally.
Why are some fields not explained in detail?
Rare or vendor-specific fields get a general note. The value is still shown so nothing is hidden.
How do I remove the fields I do not want?
Use Remove GPS from photo for location, the EXIF cleaner for camera data, or the photo metadata remover for everything.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
Yes. It is free, with no account, credits or trial. The file and batch limits are shown on the upload box.
Do my files leave my device?
No. Files are read in your browser. Save your results before you clear the batch or leave the page.
Find out what your photo says about you
Plain-language metadata, free and private.