Online Metadata Viewer
Read EXIF, GPS, author, and track data from photos, videos, documents, and audio using file-aware open-source tools—metadata only, your files stay untouched.
Drag & drop a file here, or click to select
Max file size: 100 MB
Supported File Formats
View metadata across popular images, videos, documents, and audio files.
Videos
Read creation times, codecs, chapters, and GPS/location metadata from your clips.
Open video viewerDocuments
Check author, keywords, timestamps, and software fields in PDF and Office files.
Open document viewerAudio
See ID3/Vorbis tags, artwork, and encoder info in MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, and more.
Open audio viewerLooking to remove metadata instead? Go to the Metadata Remover.
Why view File metadata?
Checking File metadata helps you protect privacy, verify authenticity, and understand how the file was created.
Protect privacy
Spot GPS, author, or device fingerprints in your File before sharing.
Verify authenticity
Check timestamps, software, and edit trails to see if a File is original or altered.
Work faster
Grab technical details at a glance so you can export and deliver your File with confidence.
Preview the report layout
See how we surface EXIF, PDF, and video metadata before you upload your own file.
Example Metadata Report
After uploading, you'll get a detailed breakdown of your file's hidden data, similar to the example below.
Want to check your own file's metadata? Upload it above - no signup required.
Our secure process
We show you exactly what happens when you upload a file, so you know where your data goes and what stays untouched.
Upload over HTTPS
Pick or drop your File. Transfers are secure.
Parse metadata only
We read headers and metadata blocks; the file content is not changed or recompressed.
Highlight key signals
We group timestamps, authorship, location, and technical fields so you can spot what matters quickly.
Display readable results
You see structured metadata grouped by sections for fast review with no downloads required.
Delete temporary copy
The transient server copy is purged right after processing completes.
What File metadata can you view?
Here are the fields you can inspect before you share or archive the file. Use them to verify provenance, quality, and privacy.
- Timestamps, author, and software fields
- Location data when present (GPS, geotags)
- Technical details like dimensions, codecs, or sample rates
- Rights, captions, keywords, and other descriptive tags
- Thumbnails, previews, or attachments that travel with the file
- Device and encoder fingerprints that reveal how the file was created
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this metadata viewer safe to use?
Yes. Files are securely processed and deleted right after metadata extraction. We do not retain your content.
Does this work for EXIF data?
Absolutely—if your image has EXIF (camera, GPS, timestamps), we surface it clearly alongside other metadata.
Can this reveal where a photo was taken?
If GPS tags exist, we show the coordinates. If no GPS tags exist, there is no location information to display.
Can metadata be wrong?
Metadata can be edited or stripped, so treat it as helpful context rather than guaranteed truth.
Can metadata restore blurred or redacted parts of an image?
No. Metadata describes the file but cannot recover pixels that have been altered or removed.