Photo metadata viewer
Open a photo to see what it reveals before you post or send it: the GPS location it was taken at, the phone or camera, the date and time, and every other piece of hidden EXIF data. It runs in your browser, so the photo never leaves your device.
What photo metadata is
Every photo your phone or camera takes carries a hidden block of information called EXIF data. It records the exact time the photo was taken, the make and model of the device, the camera settings and, when location services are on, the GPS coordinates of where you were standing. Editing apps add their own name, and some cameras add their serial number or the owner's name. None of it shows in the picture itself, but anyone with the file can read it.
What the viewer shows
The viewer reads the photo and puts the most revealing details first: the location with links to open it on a map, the date and time it was taken, the device and lens, and any serial number or name stored in the file. Below that, the full list shows every metadata field the photo contains. It reads JPEG, PNG, WebP and the HEIC photos iPhones take.
Why it matters before you post
A photo taken at home and shared as the original file can give away your address to the nearest few meters. Photos of things you sell online, documents you send, or pictures you share in a forum or by email often keep their metadata. Most big social networks strip it when you upload, but messaging apps sending files, email attachments, cloud links and many smaller sites do not. Checking a photo takes a second and tells you exactly what you would be sharing.
Your photo stays on your device
The viewer runs entirely in your browser. The photo is read on your own device and is never uploaded to IdSnoop or anywhere else, so it is safe to check private photos. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it still works.
How to remove the metadata
If the viewer finds a location, a serial number or a name you would rather not share, use the IdSnoop EXIF remover. It strips the metadata from your photos in the browser and keeps the image at full quality. On your phone, you can also turn off location for the camera app so new photos are not tagged in the first place.
Frequently asked questions
How do I see the location of a photo?
Open the photo above. If it has GPS data, the viewer shows the coordinates with links to open the exact spot on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap. If no location shows, the photo was taken with location off or the data was removed.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The photo is read inside your browser and never leaves your device.
Why does my photo show no metadata?
Screenshots, photos saved from social media and photos sent through most messaging apps usually have their metadata removed. The original file from your camera roll normally still has it.
Does it work with iPhone photos?
Yes. It reads HEIC photos from iPhones as well as JPEG, PNG and WebP files.
Is the photo metadata viewer free?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and has no limit on how many photos you check.