Quick answer
To view a photo's EXIF data, add it to the KitFuse EXIF viewer. It lists every hidden field it finds, grouped into location, device, date, names and software, and shows the GPS coordinates with a link to check them on a map. Nothing in the file is changed.
How to view EXIF data and photo location
- Add a file.
Drag a photo, video or PDF onto the page or press Choose files. You can check several files at once.
- Read the report.
KitFuse lists the metadata it found. A red warning appears if the file contains GPS coordinates, with a link to see the spot on OpenStreetMap.
- Copy or clean.
Use Copy report to keep a text copy. If you want the data gone, open the Metadata Remover.
What an EXIF viewer shows you
EXIF is the technical data a camera or phone writes into every photo. A good EXIF viewer shows more than the basics, because photos also carry XMP and IPTC data written by apps. KitFuse reads all three, plus video and PDF metadata, and translates raw tags into plain language:
- GPS coordinates, altitude, place names and the direction the camera faced
- Camera or phone model, lens and serial numbers
- Date and time taken, edited and digitized
- Author, copyright, captions and keywords
- Editing software, edit history and AI generation prompts
- Exposure settings such as shutter speed, aperture and ISO
How to check if a photo has location data
Add the photo and look at the badge next to its name. Location found means the file contains GPS coordinates, and the warning box shows exactly where. If you see No metadata found, the photo carries no personal data that we could find. Photos downloaded from big social networks usually have their location removed already, while files sent by email, cloud link or messaging apps as documents often keep it.
For other ways to check on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac, see our guide on how to check if a photo has GPS data.
Use EXIF data to take better photos
EXIF isn't only a privacy question. Photographers use it to learn from their own pictures: the shutter speed, aperture, ISO and focal length of every shot are stored in the file. Compare a sharp photo with a blurry one from the same day and the reason is often obvious, such as a shutter speed that was too slow for a moving subject or an ISO that was pushed too high in dim light. The viewer lists these settings in plain language next to the camera and lens that were used.
Key features
- View EXIF, XMP and IPTC metadata
- Show GPS location with map link
- Read video and PDF metadata
- Copy report as text
- No uploads
At a glance: privacy, limits and output
| Processing | In your browser; files are only read, never changed or uploaded |
|---|---|
| Formats | JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, TIFF, HEIC, AVIF, MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV and PDF |
| Metadata read | EXIF, XMP and IPTC in photos, video tags and PDF document information |
| Location | GPS coordinates with a link to the spot on OpenStreetMap |
| Report | Grouped by type and copyable as plain text |
| Price | Free, with no sign-up |
Frequently asked questions
Is this EXIF viewer free and private?
Yes. It's free with no sign-up, and it runs in your browser, so the photo is never uploaded. Only you see the report.
Why does my photo show no metadata?
Some apps and websites remove metadata when you save or download a photo, and screenshots contain very little. If KitFuse finds nothing, the file has no EXIF, XMP or IPTC data that we can read.
Can I view metadata of videos and PDFs?
Yes. The viewer reads MP4, MOV, WebM and MKV videos, including GPS location and recording dates, and PDF documents, including author, title and the app that created them.
Does viewing the EXIF data change my file?
No. The viewer only reads the file. To remove what it found, use the Metadata Remover.
Can an EXIF viewer show where a photo was taken?
Yes, if the photo still contains GPS data. KitFuse shows the coordinates and a link that opens the spot on OpenStreetMap. Many apps remove the location when you share, so photos saved from social networks often show none.
KitFuse is a free collection of browser-based tools for PDFs, images, video, text and everyday calculations. Every tool runs on your own device, so your files and data are never uploaded. About KitFuse.