View all the metadata in a photo
A photo is more than pixels. Underneath the image sits a detailed record the camera wrote automatically — and editors add to — that a normal gallery never shows you.
metavanish lays that record out in full: every EXIF, XMP, IPTC and GPS field, grouped and labelled in plain language, so you can see exactly what a photo is telling anyone who opens it.
Open the free tool →What is hidden in an image
Depending on the device and how the photo was edited, you might find:
- EXIF — camera make and model, lens, exposure, ISO, aperture, focal length and the capture date.
- GPS — latitude, longitude and sometimes altitude and direction.
- IPTC and XMP — author, copyright, captions, keywords and rights added by cameras or editors.
- Software and history — the app that last saved the file and, at times, an embedded thumbnail of the original frame.
Why look before you share
Seeing the metadata is the first step to controlling it. You might be checking a photo you are about to post for a location tag, verifying that an image someone sent you is what it claims to be, or confirming that a file you already cleaned really has nothing left in it. The viewer answers all three at a glance.
Read the story behind an edit
Beyond the plain fields, metavanish flags tell-tale signs that a photo was processed: an editor’s name in the software field, a modify date later than the capture date, or an embedded thumbnail that can differ from the final image. These are the details that separate an original from a re-saved copy.
Private by design
The photo is read in the memory of your request and discarded immediately — never uploaded, never stored, no account needed. Viewing metadata here never sends the image anywhere.
How to use it
- Open metavanish and drop your photo into the page.
- Browse the metadata by group — EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP and more, each field labelled.
- Open the Forensics section for signals that the photo was edited or re-saved.
FAQ
What metadata can you see in a photo?
Camera and lens, exposure settings, capture date, GPS location, author and copyright, editing software, and often an embedded thumbnail — grouped as EXIF, GPS, IPTC and XMP.
Can I edit or remove what I see?
Yes. Alongside viewing, you can change individual fields or strip all metadata and save a clean copy.
Is my photo uploaded to view its metadata?
No. It is processed in your browser session and discarded immediately. Nothing is stored.