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How to inspect the metadata in an image

Upload the file you want to inspect.

Start with a clear source and a specific destination for the result. Follow a real example and learn which settings affect the saved file.

Follow the guide
A REAL INPUT AND DOWNLOADED RESULT
Before Original source before image metadata viewer: 960 x 640 px.

sample.jpg: 960 x 640 px, 21,970 bytes.

After
{
  "format": "JPEG",
  "width": 960,
  "height": 640,
  "mode": "RGB",
  "frames": 1,
  "bytes": 21970
}

text.txt: Editable text, 112 bytes.

The actual source and downloaded output, scaled independently for readability.
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How to inspect the metadata in an image

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Upload a supported image to read its dimensions, format and available embedded metadata, then copy or download the report as text. Open Image Metadata Viewer.

01

Upload the file you want to inspect

Open Image Metadata Viewer and select Choose images, drag in a supported file, or use the sample. On a phone, open Settings to reach the same controls.

Use the original image when possible so its available camera and location fields have not already been removed by another app.

Metadata varies by file. Missing fields mean they were not available to this reader, not that the image has no history.

02

Read the fields in context

Inspect the dimensions, format and available embedded fields in the report.

A date or device field can be missing or changed. Treat metadata as file information rather than independent proof of when or where a photo was taken.

The example in this guide

The available default settings were used.

Input
960 x 640 px
Output
Editable text
Input file
21,970 bytes
Downloaded file
112 bytes
03

Save the report or clean the image

Download the text report when you need a record. Use Remove Image Metadata to prepare a separate cleaned image.

Keep the downloaded copy before starting a new task. Refreshing an editor or download page returns to the main tool page; normal Back navigation can restore the current workflow.

The report does not modify the source. Review visible information in the picture separately before sharing.

USEFUL DETAILS

Common questions

What should I check in the downloaded result?

The report does not modify the source. Review visible information in the picture separately before sharing.

How does Image Metadata Viewer work?

Upload a supported image to read its dimensions, format and available embedded metadata, then copy or download the report as text.

Does viewing metadata remove it?

No. The source remains unchanged. Use Remove Image Metadata to create a cleaned image copy.

YOUR TURN

Try this with your own file.

Try a sample or use your own file, and review the result before sharing.

Open Image Metadata Viewer

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