File Metadata Viewer
Extract and view detailed metadata from your files including EXIF data, creation dates, file properties, and hidden information.
Upload File for Metadata Analysis
Select a file to extract its metadata information
Drop your file here or click to browse
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
Upload Your File
Drag and drop your file into the upload zone or click to browse and select a file from your device.
Automatic Analysis
Our tool automatically extracts all available metadata from your file including hidden information.
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)
Document Files (PDF, DOCX)
Video Files (MP4, AVI)
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.