EXIF Metadata Guide
Use the privacy scanner and guide to understand EXIF camera settings, dates, orientation, software, and location information.
Upload a JPEG to scan common EXIF and location privacy fields.
Understand EXIF before sharing images
Photography information
EXIF may preserve exposure, aperture, ISO, focal length, orientation, and camera details.
Privacy-sensitive fields
Capture time and GPS coordinates can reveal where and when an image was created.
Practical cleanup
Keep metadata in private originals and remove it from public delivery copies when appropriate.
Common EXIF fields
| Field | What it may reveal | Privacy impact |
|---|---|---|
| GPS latitude/longitude | Exact capture location | High |
| Date taken | Time and activity patterns | Moderate |
| Camera make/model | Device information | Low to moderate |
| Exposure and lens | Photography settings | Low |
Hur det fungerar
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Choose an image
Select a JPEG or another browser-readable image from your device.
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Inspect or clean
Read available metadata or create a newly encoded copy without embedded EXIF blocks.
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Save the result
Download the report or cleaned image locally.
EXIF privacy and workflow guide
EXIF is metadata commonly embedded in JPEG and TIFF image files. Photographers use it to study capture settings and organize archives. For public sharing, location and date fields deserve special attention. Social platforms may remove some metadata, but you should not rely on every upload service to do so.
Vanliga frågor
What does EXIF stand for?
EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format.
Does every image contain EXIF?
No. Many screenshots, exported graphics, and processed images have little or no EXIF metadata.
Can EXIF reveal location?
Yes. Some cameras and phones can embed GPS latitude and longitude in photo metadata.
EXIF Metadata Guide last reviewed: Jul 23, 2026.