#metadata
15 articles tagged “metadata”.
EXIF vs IPTC vs XMP: Photo Metadata Explained
Photos can carry three kinds of metadata: EXIF, IPTC, and XMP. Here's what each one stores, how they differ, and when each matters.
How to View HEIC Metadata (iPhone Photos)
HEIC files from your iPhone carry rich metadata, including GPS. Here's what a HEIC stores and every way to view it on iPhone, Mac, and Windows.
What Is EXIF Data? A Complete Guide (2026)
EXIF data is the hidden metadata your camera stores in every photo, camera model, exposure settings, date, and GPS location. Here's everything it contains and why it matters.
What Metadata Is Stored in a JPEG File?
A JPEG holds more than pixels. Here's every kind of metadata a JPEG can contain, where it's stored inside the file, and how to view or remove it.
How to Read CR3 Metadata (Canon RAW)
Canon CR3 files store rich metadata in the standard EXIF fields plus Canon's MakerNotes. Here's what's inside and how to read it without Canon software.
How to Read NEF Metadata (Nikon RAW)
Nikon NEF files store standard EXIF plus rich MakerNotes, and often the shutter count. Here's what's inside and how to read it without Nikon software.
How to Remove EXIF Data From Photos (Free, No Upload Required)
Remove EXIF metadata from your photos in seconds, GPS, camera model, timestamps and more, right in your browser. No upload, no software, no quality loss.
How to View EXIF Data on Any Device (2026 Guide)
The fastest ways to view EXIF data on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, and online, see camera, exposure, and GPS metadata from any photo in seconds.
How to Read ARW Metadata (Sony RAW)
Sony ARW files store standard EXIF plus Sony's MakerNotes. Here's what's inside an Alpha RAW file and how to read it without Sony software.
How to Remove GPS & Location Data From Photos Before Sharing
Your photos may reveal exactly where you live. Learn how to check for and remove GPS location data from any photo, free, in your browser, with nothing uploaded.
Where Was This Photo Taken? How to Find the Location
Learn how to find where a photo was taken using its GPS metadata, plus what to do when a photo has no location data, and how to protect your own.
How to View EXIF Data on Android (2026)
See the EXIF metadata of any photo on Android, camera, exposure, and GPS, using Google Photos, your gallery app, or a browser. Step by step.
Can EXIF Data Be Faked or Edited? What You Need to Know
EXIF metadata can be edited, spoofed, or removed with free tools, so it isn't proof of anything on its own. Here's how it's changed, how to spot it, and when to trust it.
Do Social Media Sites Strip EXIF Data? (Instagram, Facebook & More)
Most social platforms remove EXIF from the photos you post, but not always the way you think, and not everywhere. Here's what Instagram, Facebook, X, and others actually do.
Is It Safe to Remove EXIF Data Online?
Many online EXIF removers upload your photo to a server, which defeats the point when privacy is the goal. Here's how to tell safe tools from risky ones.