File Metadata Viewer

Extract and view detailed metadata from your files including EXIF data, creation dates, file properties, and hidden information.

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Secure & Private
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Upload File for Metadata Analysis

Select a file to extract its metadata information

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Images, documents, videos, and more • No file size limit

About File Metadata Viewer

Our File Metadata Viewer extracts comprehensive metadata information from your files, including EXIF data from images, document properties, creation dates, and much more. Perfect for digital forensics, file analysis, and understanding file history.

EXIF Data Extraction

Extract camera settings, GPS coordinates, and technical details from photos

Document Properties

View author information, creation dates, and editing history from documents

Media Information

Get codec details, duration, resolution, and technical specs from media files

Privacy Analysis

Identify potentially sensitive metadata that might compromise privacy

How to Use File Metadata Viewer

Extract metadata from any file in three simple steps

1

Upload Your File

Drag and drop your file into the upload zone or click to browse and select a file from your device.

2

Automatic Analysis

Our tool automatically extracts all available metadata from your file including hidden information.

3

View Results

Browse through organized metadata categories and export the information if needed.

Metadata Examples

Types of metadata you can extract from different file formats

Image Files (JPEG, PNG)

Photo.jpg
Camera: Canon EOS R5
GPS: 40.7128°N, 74.0060°W
Date: 2024-01-15 14:30:22

Document Files (PDF, DOCX)

Report.pdf
Author: John Smith
Created: 2024-01-10
Pages: 25

Video Files (MP4, AVI)

Video.mp4
Duration: 5:23
Resolution: 1920x1080
Codec: H.264

Use Cases

When to use our File Metadata Viewer

Privacy Protection

  • Remove sensitive metadata
  • Check for hidden information
  • Verify data before sharing
  • Protect personal information

Digital Forensics

  • Investigate file origins
  • Track editing history
  • Verify authenticity
  • Analyze timestamps

Photography

  • View camera settings
  • Check GPS locations
  • Organize by metadata
  • Verify image details

Document Management

  • Track document versions
  • Identify authors
  • Check creation dates
  • Audit file history

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about file metadata extraction

What types of metadata can be extracted?

Our tool can extract EXIF data from images, document properties, creation/modification dates, author information, GPS coordinates, camera settings, file system metadata, and much more depending on the file type.

Is my file data kept private?

Yes, all metadata extraction is performed locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security of your data.

Can I remove metadata from files?

This tool is designed for viewing metadata. To remove metadata, you'll need specialized tools or software that can strip metadata while preserving the file's main content.

Which file formats are supported?

We support most common file formats including JPEG, PNG, PDF, DOCX, MP4, AVI, and many others. The amount of extractable metadata varies by file format and how it was created.

Why is metadata important for privacy?

Metadata can contain sensitive information like GPS coordinates, personal details, device information, and editing history. Checking metadata before sharing files helps protect your privacy.