# Free File Metadata Viewer Inspect basic image, PDF, JSON and text file properties in your browser, then export the results. Detailed EXIF and GPS values are not extracted. ## Upload File Click to choose a file Images, PDFs, JSON and text files Choose File ### Metadata Results Upload a file to view its metadata File Properties Dimensions and basic details 100% Private No server uploads Export to JSON Save & share results Multi-Format Images, PDFs, JSON ### What this viewer can and cannot show This viewer reports basic file information and, when your browser can open the image, its dimensions. For JPEG images it can indicate whether an EXIF block is present, but it does not extract GPS coordinates, camera settings or individual EXIF, IPTC or XMP fields. PDF details and page counts are best-effort and may be incomplete. Do not use an empty result to conclude that a file contains no private information. For a privacy-sensitive decision, inspect the file with a dedicated metadata reader and verify any exported copy separately. ### What Is a Metadata Viewer? A **metadata viewer** (also called an EXIF viewer, metadata reader, or metadata extractor) is a tool that reads and displays the hidden information embedded inside digital files. While the visible content of a file is what you see - an image, a document, a photo - metadata is the invisible layer of descriptive data that travels alongside it, recording everything from camera settings and GPS coordinates to author names and edit history. This free viewer inspects selected properties of images, PDF documents, JSON files and text files locally in your browser. The results are limited and should not be treated as a complete metadata audit. ### What Metadata Can You View? - **EXIF Presence:** Can identify an EXIF block in a JPEG; individual fields are not extracted - **File Date:** Last-modified time reported by your device - **Image Dimensions:** Width, height, aspect ratio, megapixel count - **Image Format:** JPEG, PNG and GIF signatures may be recognized - **PDF Properties:** Version and an approximate page count when detected - **JSON Properties:** Root type, key count, validity, structure - **Text Statistics:** Word count, line count, character count ### Supported File Types - **JPEG / JPG:** Dimensions and EXIF-block presence when detected - **PNG:** Lossless graphics - format detection and dimensions - **WebP:** Dimensions when supported by the browser - **HEIC:** Basic file properties; image preview depends on browser support - **GIF:** Animated images - format and dimension extraction - **PDF:** Version and a best-effort page count - **JSON:** Data files - structure, validity, key count - **TXT / CSV:** Text files - word count, lines, characters ### What Can EXIF Data Contain? EXIF is a format for information that may be stored in an image. The examples below describe possible fields, not fields extracted by this viewer. A JPEG may be flagged as containing EXIF without this tool revealing the values inside it. #### Camera Technical Data - Camera make and model (e.g. Canon EOS R5) - Lens model and focal length - Aperture (f-stop) - Shutter speed (exposure time) - ISO sensitivity - Flash status (on/off/fired) - White balance setting - Metering mode #### GPS Location Data - Latitude and longitude coordinates - Altitude above sea level - GPS speed (if moving) - GPS direction/bearing - GPS timestamp - GPS satellite count - Location accuracy estimate - GPS processing method #### Time & Identity Data - Original date/time captured - Date/time digitized - Date/time modified - Timezone offset - Camera serial number - Artist/photographer name - Copyright notice - Software used for editing ### Common Use Cases for Reading File Metadata #### Check image dimensions See the width, height and aspect ratio of an image your browser can open before placing it in a layout. #### Inspect a JPEG Check whether an EXIF block is detected. Use a dedicated reader to examine the values inside it. #### Review text and JSON See basic text counts or check whether a JSON file parses and how many root entries it contains. #### Examine a PDF Identify the PDF version and check an approximate page count when detectable. Complex PDFs may need a dedicated document reader. #### Keep a record Export the information this viewer found as JSON to document a basic inspection. ### Frequently Asked Questions - Metadata Viewer #### Does the file leave my device? The selected file is processed in your browser; the viewer does not upload it for extraction. #### Can this viewer read photo GPS coordinates? No. It can indicate that a JPEG contains an EXIF block, but it does not display the GPS coordinates or other individual EXIF fields inside that block. #### What image details can I see? When the browser can open the image, the viewer reports dimensions, aspect ratio and pixel count. It can also recognize JPEG, PNG and GIF signatures. #### Does an empty result mean my file has no private metadata? No. The viewer examines only limited properties. Use a dedicated metadata reader before making privacy-sensitive decisions. #### Can I export the results? Yes. Use Export JSON to download the properties the viewer found, along with basic file information and the export time. #### Are PDF results complete? No. PDF version and page-count detection are best-effort. Some PDFs use structures that this viewer cannot fully inspect. ## Related Tools Discover more free tools that might help with your next task. 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