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Metadata Viewer
View hidden metadata before you clean or share a file.
Use our metadata viewer online to inspect supported metadata categories locally, understand what a file may reveal, and export a review report without changing the original file.
Inspect first·Runs locally·No account·Optional report
Drop files here to view metadata
Choose a supported file to view EXIF-style image details, photo metadata, PDF properties, and Office document fields before deciding whether cleanup is needed.
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Inspect metadata findings
Review detected metadata by category first. If something looks sensitive, you can clean it after you understand what we found.
0FilesNumber of files currently uploaded and visible in the workspace.
0FindingsNumber of metadata findings detected across all files currently in the workspace.
0CleanedNumber of files cleaned after you clicked Clean this file or Clean all files.
Cleanup settings
These settings apply when you clean a file. Essentials is the safest default.
Batch actions
Apply cleanup or export reports for all files currently in the workspace.
Upload files to enable batch cleaning and reports.
How it works
Inspect metadata in three simple steps
Understand findings
Review categories such as device, author, software, timestamps, document properties, and needs-attention signals.
Decide next action
Export a report, stop after inspection, or create a clean copy if the findings should be removed.
Viewer focus
Built for understanding file details
We help you see what metadata exists before you take action.
Grouped findings
We organize findings into clear privacy categories so you can quickly understand what your file may reveal.
Redacted reports
We hide raw sensitive values by default while still documenting what we found.
Review signals
We surface complex PDF or Office content as needs-attention information instead of hiding it.
Inspection privacy
We inspect selected files in your browser. We do not send file names, hashes, or metadata to analytics.
Viewer use case
Check metadata before you post, submit, archive, or share a file.
Related resources
View first, then choose the right cleanup path
These related pages help you move from inspection to the right file-specific workflow.
Metadata RemoverUse the main workspace when you want inspection, cleanup, and verification together.Image Metadata RemoverRemove supported photo and image metadata after viewing it.PDF Metadata RemoverClean supported PDF properties after inspection.What Is Photo Metadata?Learn what photo metadata can reveal before sharing images.EXIF vs XMP vs IPTCUnderstand common image metadata families.Supported File TypesSee which formats we inspect and clean.
Metadata guides
Learn what your files may reveal before you share them
Read our practical guides about photo metadata, GPS data, PDF properties, and document author details, then use the matching browser-only tool when you are ready.
Photo metadata
What Is Photo Metadata? The Hidden Details Your Photos May Reveal
Understand what photo metadata is, what EXIF/GPS/XMP/IPTC can reveal, and when to inspect images before sharing.
Read the photo metadata guide →
Image privacy
How to Remove GPS Data From Photos Before They Reveal Your Location
Learn how to check for GPS/location metadata, remove supported location data locally, and verify the clean copy.
Learn GPS cleanup →
PDF metadata
How to Remove Metadata From a PDF Before It Reveals Author or App Details
See which PDF properties can be cleaned, why signed PDFs need care, and how to verify a clean PDF copy.
Read the PDF guide →
Document metadata
How to Remove Author Information From a Word Document Before You Share It
Learn what Word author metadata can reveal and how to clean supported DOCX properties before sharing.
Read the Word guide →Frequently asked questions
Metadata viewer questions
Focused on inspecting metadata locally before cleanup.
Does viewing metadata change my file?
No. We read the file locally for inspection and do not modify the original file.
Can I view EXIF data before removing it?
Yes. Use the metadata viewer to inspect EXIF-style image data first, then move to cleanup only if the findings look sensitive.
Can I analyze GPS data in my images?
Yes, when GPS coordinates exist in supported metadata. We group location-related findings so you can decide whether to remove them before sharing.
Can I export what we found?
Yes. You can export JSON, TXT, or PDF audit reports after inspection or verification.
What metadata categories can I see?
Supported categories include device, software, author, timestamps, document properties, hidden-content signals, image metadata, and other tags.
Can I use it as a picture metadata viewer?
Yes. For supported image files, we show grouped photo and picture metadata such as EXIF-style details, software tags, timestamps, and location-related findings when present.
Why does my image show no metadata?
Some screenshots, edited images, downloaded files, or social-media images may contain little or no supported metadata because the app or platform already stripped it.
Which browsers work with the metadata viewer?
Use a modern browser with JavaScript and local file APIs enabled. The inspection workflow is designed for current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
Can I clean the file after viewing metadata?
Yes. If the findings look sensitive, choose cleanup settings and create a clean copy.