HEIC Metadata Viewer: View & Read HEIC / HEIF EXIF
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What is HEIC?
HEIC is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11 (iPhone 7 and later). It wraps HEVC-compressed image data in a HEIF container and delivers roughly the same quality as JPEG at about half the file size.
Because it's built on the ISO Base Media File Format (the same box structure as MP4 and CR3), a single HEIC file can hold multiple images, Live Photos, bursts, and depth maps, alongside the metadata.
What metadata you can view in a HEIC file
HEIC files carry standard EXIF: camera make and model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and orientation. iPhones geotag by default, so HEIC photos very often include precise GPS coordinates.
Windows and some apps can't open HEIC without an extension, which is why people convert to JPEG just to read the data. ExifGrabber parses the HEIF container directly and extracts the embedded preview, so you see the image and the metadata without converting anything.
Where HEIC files come from
- iPhone and iPad (iOS 11+) default camera
- macOS Photos and Preview
- Some Android phones and modern cameras
Want to remove the metadata?
Metadata removal for HEIC isn't supported yet, RAW and HEIC files store metadata woven into the file structure. You can still view everything here. To strip metadata from a JPEG, PNG, or WebP, use the EXIF remover.
Go deeper
For a full walkthrough of what HEIC files store and every way to read them, see our guide: How to view HEIC metadata.
Related viewers
ExifGrabber reads every major format. Explore the full EXIF viewer, find the GPS location from a photo, or open another format: HEIC, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG, RW2, ORF, RAF, PNG, WebP.
How to view HEIC metadata
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Open the HEIC viewer
Load this page, no install, no account, no upload.
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Drop your HEIC file
Drag a .heic, .heif file onto the drop zone, or click to browse. ExifGrabber parses it and extracts the embedded preview in your browser.
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View the HEIC metadata
Browse the Camera, Exposure, GPS, and Date tabs, or open the raw data dump for every field. Copy or download it as JSON.
Frequently asked questions
How do I view EXIF data in a HEIC file?+
Drop the .heic file into the tool above. ExifGrabber reads the HEIF container directly and shows camera, exposure, GPS, and date metadata, no conversion to JPEG needed.
Do HEIC photos contain GPS location?+
Usually yes. iPhones record GPS by default, so most .heic photos include exact latitude and longitude. Open the GPS tab to see the location on a map, and remove it before sharing if you'd rather keep it private.
Can I view HEIC EXIF on Windows without installing anything?+
Yes. ExifGrabber runs in any modern browser and reads HEIC natively, so you don't need the Windows HEIF extension or a converter just to check the metadata.