Choose a JPEG photo to read the EXIF data stored inside it — camera, exposure settings, date and GPS location when the photo carries it.
The viewer scans the file for the JPEG APP1 segment that starts with the Exif marker, then parses the embedded TIFF structure: the main image directory, the EXIF directory (exposure time, f-number, ISO, focal length and pixel dimensions) and the GPS directory. GPS coordinates are converted from degrees, minutes and seconds into decimal form. Many messaging and social platforms strip EXIF data on upload, so a downloaded copy may show nothing even when the original carried data. Photos can carry precise location, which is worth checking before sharing an original file.
Does the photo get uploaded for analysis? No. The photo is read locally in the browser and never leaves the device; there is no upload and no copy is kept.
Why does a photo show no EXIF data? The camera may not have written any, editing software may have removed it, or a messaging or social platform stripped it on upload. Screenshots and most downloaded images normally have no camera EXIF at all.
Can a photo reveal where it was taken? Yes, when the camera recorded GPS data. This viewer shows the coordinates when present, which is a reminder to check an original photo before sharing it publicly.