Free Online File Metadata Viewer & Checker — Images, Videos, PDFs & Word

GetMetadatas is an all-in-one metadata hub — inspect photos (EXIF/IPTC), videos, PDFs and Word documents. Every tool runs in your browser with no installation, and files are auto-deleted within 1 hour.

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Image Metadata Viewer

View EXIF, GPS, IPTC & XMP metadata from JPEG, PNG, RAW and HEIC photos

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PDF Metadata Viewer

Reveal & remove author, dates and hidden data inside PDF files

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HEIC to JPG Converter

Convert iPhone HEIC/HEIF photos to JPG — all EXIF & GPS data preserved via ExifTool

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Video Metadata Checker

Extract codec, resolution, duration & metadata from MP4 & MOV

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IPTC Metadata Editor

Add news-agency Headline, Caption, By-line, Credit & Copyright to JPG/TIFF photos

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Image to PDF Converter

Convert JPG, PNG & HEIC photos to PDF instantly — free, no watermark

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Word Metadata Remover

Strip author, company & revision history from DOC & DOCX files

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What Is File Metadata?

Metadata is information about a file — data that describes the file rather than being the file's actual content. Every digital file you create, receive, or share carries metadata: a JPEG photo embeds camera settings and GPS coordinates; a Word document records the author's name and revision history; a PDF stores the software that created it; a video file records the codec, frame rate and recording device.

Most metadata is completely invisible during normal use — you won't see it when you open a photo or read a document. But it is always there, and can be read by anyone who knows how to look. That is why understanding, viewing and checking metadata is an important part of digital privacy.

How to Read & Check Metadata Online (3 Easy Steps)

  1. Choose a tool above — pick the tool that matches your file type: Image Metadata Viewer for photos, Video Metadata Checker for videos, PDF Metadata Viewer for PDFs, or Word Metadata Remover for Word documents.
  2. Upload your file — drag and drop or click to select. Only the first few kilobytes of your file are transmitted; your actual content never leaves your device.
  3. View and inspect — all embedded metadata fields are displayed instantly. If you want a clean copy, you can strip sensitive properties before sharing.

Supported File Types & Metadata Standards

📷 Photos & Images (EXIF, IPTC, XMP)

JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, HEIF and major RAW formats (DNG, CR2, NEF, ARW).

🎬 Video Files

MP4 and MOV (QuickTime), including recordings from iPhone, Android, and GoPro.

📄 PDF Documents

All PDF versions — check author, creation date, modification software, and title.

📝 Word Documents

DOCX and DOC — inspect author, company, revision count, and total edit time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I view or read metadata online?

Select the tool that matches your file above, drag and drop your file, and GetMetadatas will automatically parse and display the EXIF, IPTC, XMP, or document properties instantly.

Is my file content stored or kept private?

We prioritize your privacy. Only the minimal file header required to extract metadata is read. No image pixels, audio, or document content are stored permanently. Files are automatically cleared within one hour.

What is the difference between EXIF, IPTC, and XMP?

EXIF records technical camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, GPS). IPTC focuses on administrative info (photographer, copyright, caption). XMP is an extensible standard created by Adobe that can store both EXIF and IPTC data together.

Privacy-First Architecture

GetMetadatas is designed with strict data isolation. For images and documents, only the first few kilobytes containing the header are inspected. For videos, only minimal index chunks are processed.

All temporary data is deleted automatically within 1 hour. No account, no login, and no user tracking.

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