Free File Metadata Viewer & EXIF Analyzer

Instantly inspect and clean hidden data from your files. Upload images or documents to reveal EXIF tags, document properties, and any sensitive metadata–right in your browser.

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  1. Upload: Drop images, PDFs, or documents (up to 20 files)
  2. View Metadata: See EXIF, GPS, camera, author info
  3. Privacy Options: Remove personal data if needed
  4. Export: Download JSON or CSV report with all metadata
Pro Tip: Enable "Remove personal EXIF" to strip GPS and camera data.
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Maximum 20 files • Up to 50MB each
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Free Online File Metadata Viewer & EXIF Inspector

Snipinsta’s File Metadata Viewer lets you inspect, clean, and export metadata from images, documents, spreadsheets, and more–all securely in your browser. From photographers and designers to researchers and legal professionals, anyone can benefit from reviewing hidden EXIF, author, GPS, and timestamp information–no software installs or sign-ups required.

What is Metadata?

Metadata is information stored within your files–like camera settings on photos, creation date on PDFs, author names in Word documents, or GPS coordinates from mobile shots. Snipinsta makes this data visible and actionable, helping you understand or sanitize files before sharing.

Features of Our File Metadata Tool

EXIF Data Extraction

Extract comprehensive EXIF metadata from photos including camera make/model, lens info, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, flash status, color space, and orientation data.

GPS Location Mapping

Automatically detect GPS coordinates embedded in photos and display the exact location on an interactive map. Perfect for verifying photo origins.

Document Metadata Reader

Extract title, author, creator application, revision history, creation/modification timestamps, page count, and word count from PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and RTF files.

Privacy Protection Tools

Strip sensitive metadata before sharing files online. Remove GPS coordinates, device identifiers, author names, software info, and other personal data with one click.

Face Detection & Pixelation

Automatically detect and pixelate faces in images for privacy protection. Ideal for anonymizing photos before publishing or sharing on social media.

License Plate Blurring

Detect and blur license plates in vehicle photos automatically. Essential for real estate listings, street photography, and maintaining vehicle owner privacy.

Batch File Processing

Upload and analyze up to 20 files simultaneously. Process entire folders of images or documents in one go with real-time progress tracking.

Multi-Format Export

Export metadata analysis results in multiple formats: JSON for developers and APIs, CSV for spreadsheets and databases, or HTML for readable reports.

Additional Functions

  • Timestamp Analysis: View file creation, modification, and access dates
  • Image Dimensions: Check width, height, resolution, and aspect ratio
  • Color Profile Detection: Identify color space (sRGB, Adobe RGB, etc.)
  • Thumbnail Extraction: View embedded preview thumbnails
  • File Hash Generation: Calculate MD5/SHA checksums for verification
  • Copyright Detection: Find embedded copyright and licensing info
  • Software Detection: Identify which application created the file
  • Drag & Drop Upload: Easy file upload with visual progress

Supported File Types

Images

JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, HEIC, TIFF, BMP, SVG

Documents

PDF, DOCX, DOC, PPTX, PPT, RTF, TXT

Data Files

XLSX, XLS, CSV, JSON

Who Uses This Tool?

Photographers

Inspect camera & lens settings

Legal Teams

Audit document history

Journalists

Verify file authenticity

Privacy Advocates

Strip metadata before sharing

How to Use Snipinsta's Metadata Extractor

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Upload Files

Drag & drop up to 20 files or browse from your device

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Configure Options

Choose output format and enable privacy features

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Extract & Download

View results instantly or download the analysis report

Why Choose Snipinsta?

100% Free
No Sign-Up Required
Privacy-First Design
Instant Results
Batch Processing
Multiple Export Formats
Interactive GPS Map
Face & Plate Detection

Ready to start? Use Snipinsta’s EXIF & Metadata Viewer now to reveal hidden information in your files–securely, quickly, and for free.

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Understanding Image Metadata and EXIF Data

What is Image Metadata and Why It Matters

Image metadata is embedded information stored within photo files that describes how, when, and where the image was created. EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is the most common metadata standard, recording camera settings like ISO, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, and GPS coordinates. This technical data helps photographers review shooting conditions, organize photo libraries chronologically, and prove image authenticity in legal contexts.

Beyond EXIF, images can contain IPTC metadata (copyright, keywords, captions), XMP data (Adobe editing history), and ICC color profiles. While metadata provides valuable context for photographers and archivists, it also raises privacy concerns—GPS coordinates in smartphone photos can reveal home addresses, and timestamps expose when buildings are empty. Our metadata viewer lets you inspect all embedded data before sharing images publicly.

Metadata Type Information Stored Common Uses
EXIF Camera Data Camera model, lens, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, flash Photo analysis, settings replication, gear reviews
GPS Location Latitude, longitude, altitude, timestamp Photo mapping, travel documentation, location verification
IPTC Copyright Creator name, copyright notice, usage rights, keywords Rights management, image attribution, stock photography
XMP Edit History Software used, editing operations, version tracking Workflow documentation, authenticity verification
Thumbnail Preview Embedded low-res preview image Fast gallery browsing, file manager icons
File Properties File size, dimensions, color space, bit depth Technical specifications, print preparation
Practical Uses for Metadata
  • Photography Learning: Study EXIF from great shots to understand successful camera settings
  • Photo Organization: Sort images by date taken, camera used, or location automatically
  • Copyright Protection: Embed contact info and licensing terms for attribution tracking
  • Forensic Analysis: Verify image authenticity, detect manipulation, establish timelines
  • Geotagging Projects: Create photo maps for travel blogs, real estate, nature documentation
Privacy Concerns
  • GPS Exposure: Location data in photos posted online can reveal home/work addresses
  • Timestamp Patterns: Repeated absence timestamps expose when properties are unoccupied
  • Device Fingerprinting: Serial numbers help track images back to specific cameras/phones
  • Thumbnail Previews: Deleted subjects may remain visible in embedded thumbnails
  • Ownership Claims: Embedded names connect images to specific individuals or organizations

Removing Metadata Before Sharing

Most social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) automatically strip EXIF data from uploaded photos to protect user privacy and reduce file sizes. However, email attachments, cloud storage shares, and website uploads often preserve all metadata. Before sharing sensitive images, use our metadata viewer to inspect embedded data, then export a clean copy using image editing software's "Save As" or "Export for Web" function with "Strip Metadata" enabled. For maximum privacy, screenshot the image—screenshots contain no original EXIF data.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tool supports images (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, HEIC, TIFF), documents (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, RTF), and data files (CSV, JSON, TXT). All metadata is extracted directly in your browser.

Uploaded files are temporarily stored on our servers for 24 hours to enable processing and sharing. You can delete your files at any time using the delete option in your dashboard. Files are automatically removed after 24 hours for privacy and storage management.

Yes! Check the 'Remove personal EXIF' option before extracting metadata. This strips GPS coordinates, device information, and author names from your files.

You can export metadata analysis results in JSON (for developers), HTML (for viewing), or CSV (for spreadsheets). All formats are ready for download or sharing.

Yes, completely free with no sign-up required. Extract metadata from unlimited files without any cost or usage limits.

To remove GPS data: (1) Use our metadata viewer to verify location data exists, (2) Open the photo in editing software (Photoshop, GIMP, Photos app), (3) Use "Export" or "Save As" with "Strip Metadata" option enabled, or (4) Take a screenshot of the image—screenshots contain no original EXIF data. On iPhone, disable Settings → Privacy → Location Services → Camera to prevent future GPS tagging.

Yes, metadata editing tools like Adobe Bridge, ExifTool, or photo management software (Lightroom, Photo Mechanic) allow you to modify EXIF, IPTC, and XMP fields. Common edits include adding copyright notices, correcting wrong timestamps, embedding keywords for searchability, or removing sensitive location data. Our metadata viewer shows existing data but doesn't modify it—use dedicated metadata editors for changes.

Screenshots are newly generated images created by your operating system's screen capture tool, not captured by a camera. They contain minimal metadata—typically just file creation date, dimensions, and color profile. Screenshots lack camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed), GPS coordinates, and original photo timestamps because they're digital renders rather than photographed scenes. This makes screenshots useful for privacy-safe sharing.
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