File Metadata Viewer
View metadata for any file online for free, including size, type, last modified date, and EXIF for photos. Download as JSON, no uploads, private.
About This Tool
Check the basic details of any file: its exact size, MIME type, and last modified date. Upload a photo and this tool also reads its embedded EXIF metadata, including camera details and GPS location, the same way our dedicated Image Metadata Viewer does. Works with any file type, not just images, and gives you a downloadable JSON report.
How To Use
- Drop your file into the upload zone or click to select it.
- Click "View Metadata", no settings to configure.
- Basic file info, and EXIF data if it's a photo, is read in your browser.
- Download the .json file with the full report.
How It Works
For every file, the tool reads the properties your browser already knows: file name, MIME type, byte size, and the last modified timestamp recorded on your device. These are available instantly without reading the file's actual content.
If the uploaded file is an image, it additionally parses any EXIF, GPS, and TIFF segments directly from the raw bytes, the same EXIF reader used by the dedicated Image Metadata Viewer tool. Non-image files, or images with no embedded metadata, simply report the basic file details.
Everything happens locally: the browser's own file properties and, for images, the EXIF reader, both operate entirely on your device. Nothing about your file, including its content or metadata, is ever transmitted anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work on any file type?
Yes. Every file type gets basic details (name, size, type, modified date). Image files additionally get EXIF metadata when it's present.
Why is there no EXIF section for my photo?
Many platforms strip EXIF data before you download a photo, and some formats like plain PNG or WebP often carry little or no camera metadata to begin with.
What does 'last modified' actually mean?
It's the modification timestamp your operating system has recorded for the file, as reported by your browser. It is not necessarily when the file was originally created.
Can I check multiple files at once?
Yes. Batch processing reports metadata for every file you upload at once, up to 50 files, each as its own JSON report.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. All metadata reading happens entirely in your browser. Your file never leaves your device.