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Free EXIF Data Viewer
A free EXIF data viewer reads photo metadata in your browser so family historians can audit capture dates, camera details, image dimensions, orientation, and GPS presence before organizing old image files.
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Local inspection
Your selected photo is read on this page. The metadata summary is generated without uploading the file to Family Roots.
Select an image to view metadata
The report will show file details, dimensions, camera fields, capture date, orientation, and GPS presence when those fields are available in the image.
Review available metadata
Check camera, capture date, orientation, dimensions, lens, ISO, and GPS presence when those fields exist.
Copy archive notes
Copy or download a concise metadata summary for your family photo archive, research log, or privacy review.
Photo archive checks
Identify camera sources
Make, model, lens, and ISO fields can help separate scanned prints, phone photos, and camera originals.
Compare dates carefully
Capture dates can be wrong when camera clocks were unset, so compare EXIF dates with events, clothing, and known family timelines.
Check GPS before sharing
Location metadata can expose homes, cemeteries, schools, hospitals, or private family gathering places.
Preserve originals
Keep one untouched copy of important images before editing, stripping metadata, renaming, or resizing archive photos.
Frequently asked questions
What is an EXIF data viewer?
An EXIF data viewer reads photo metadata such as capture date, camera model, orientation, dimensions, lens details, and GPS presence when that data exists in the image file.
Does this photo metadata viewer upload my image?
No. The image is inspected in your browser, so the selected photo does not need to be uploaded to Family Roots to view available metadata.
Can EXIF metadata reveal a location?
Yes. Some photos include GPS metadata. If GPS is present, remove location data before sharing the image publicly or sending it outside your family archive.
Why do some images show little or no EXIF data?
Messaging apps, social networks, screenshots, scanners, and editing tools often strip EXIF metadata, so older copies may only show basic file and image dimensions.
How is EXIF useful for family history?
EXIF can help identify capture dates, camera sources, orientation, dimensions, and location clues that support photo sorting, archive notes, and family history research.
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