How to View EXIF Data on Android (2026)
On Android, the quickest way to view EXIF data is Google Photos: open a photo, tap the info (i) button or swipe up, and you'll see the camera, exposure, and location. For every field, plus RAW and HEIC support, open ExifGrabber in Chrome and drop your photo in. Here's each method in detail.
Method 1: Google Photos
Google Photos is on almost every Android phone and shows the key metadata:
- Open the photo in Google Photos.
- Tap the (i) info button, or swipe up on the image.
- You'll see the camera and lens, exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length), the file size and resolution, and, if the photo is geotagged, a map with the location.
To remove the location, tap the location, then Remove location.
Method 2: Your phone's gallery app
Samsung Gallery, and most manufacturer gallery apps, show similar details:
- Open the photo and tap Details or the info icon (or swipe up).
- Review the camera, exposure, and location fields.
Some galleries also include an Edit → Remove metadata option.
Method 3: Full metadata in a browser
The built-in tools show a summary, not everything. For the complete raw metadata:
- Open the EXIF viewer in Chrome.
- Tap the drop zone and pick your photo.
- Browse every field in organized tabs, with a copyable raw dump and a GPS map.
It runs entirely on your phone in the browser, nothing is uploaded, so it's safe for private photos.
Which method shows the most?
| Method | Depth | GPS map | RAW support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser viewer (ExifGrabber) | Full raw dump | Yes | Yes |
| Google Photos | Basic–moderate | Yes | Limited |
| Gallery app | Basic | Sometimes | Limited |
For a quick glance, Google Photos is fine. For the full story, or to inspect a RAW file from a camera you transferred to your phone, use the browser viewer.
Do Android photos have GPS location?
Often, yes, if location was enabled for the camera. To control it, open your Camera app → Settings and toggle Location tags (sometimes called "Save location" or "Geotagging") off to stop recording it going forward.
To remove location from photos you've already taken, use Google Photos' Remove location, or strip all metadata at once with the EXIF remover. Our guide on removing GPS location data covers every option.
Related reading
New to this? Start with what EXIF data is. On other devices? See how to view EXIF data on any device, including iPhone, Windows, and Mac.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check EXIF data on Android?
Open the photo in Google Photos and tap the info (i) button or swipe up to see camera, exposure, and location. For the full metadata, open ExifGrabber in Chrome and drop the photo in.
Do I need an app to view EXIF on Android?
No. Google Photos and most gallery apps show the essentials with no extra install, and a browser viewer like ExifGrabber shows the complete data without an app.
How do I remove GPS location from an Android photo?
In Google Photos, open the photo, tap the info button, tap the location, and choose Remove location. To strip all metadata, use a tool like ExifGrabber's EXIF remover.
Can I view RAW file EXIF on Android?
Yes, with a browser viewer. ExifGrabber reads RAW formats like DNG, CR3, and NEF and extracts the embedded preview, most built-in Android tools can't fully read RAW metadata.
Why does my Android photo have no metadata?
It was likely stripped by editing, exporting, or uploading to social media, or it's a screenshot. Screenshots don't carry camera metadata because no camera captured them.