--- title: "Media Info Viewer" description: "Read EXIF from a photo, or the container, codec, frame rate and sample rate from a video or audio file. Runs in your browser, up to 500 MB, with no upload." url: https://findutils.com/media/media-info-viewer/ category: media --- # Media Info Viewer Read EXIF from a photo, or the container, codec, frame rate and sample rate from a video or audio file. Runs in your browser, up to 500 MB, with no upload. **Use this tool:** [Media Info Viewer](https://findutils.com/media/media-info-viewer/) ## Programmatic access - Browser-only: this tool works on a file, the DOM, or a browser API and has no REST or MCP id. ## Why use our Media Info Viewer? Our Media Info Viewer reads the technical details stored inside an image, video or audio file. Photos are parsed with the exifr library, which returns dimensions, orientation, color profile and the full EXIF block: camera make and model, lens, exposure, aperture, ISO, focal length, flash, the date the shot was taken, and GPS coordinates when the camera recorded them. Video and audio files are read with the Mediabunny library, which reports the container, the video and audio codecs, frame rate, bitrate, resolution and duration, plus the sample rate and channel count of the audio track. Files up to 500 MB are accepted, the file is parsed in your browser, and the tool code uploads nothing. Useful for photographers, developers, forensic analysts and content creators. ## Tips for Working with Media Metadata - Photos taken with smartphones typically contain the richest EXIF data, including GPS location, device model, and full camera settings. - Screenshots and images downloaded from the web usually have their EXIF data stripped, so missing metadata is normal for those files. - Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram automatically remove EXIF data from uploaded photos for privacy. - HEIC files from iPhones contain detailed metadata; convert to JPEG if you need broader compatibility while preserving EXIF data. - Always check metadata before sharing sensitive photos publicly, as GPS coordinates can reveal your exact home or workplace location. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What information can I see about my media files? For images: dimensions, orientation, color profile and the EXIF block (GPS location, camera make and model, lens, exposure, aperture, ISO, focal length, flash, date taken). For video: container, codec, resolution, frame rate, bitrate and duration. For audio: codec, sample rate, channels and duration. ### Are my files uploaded to a server? No, not the file. It is parsed in your browser and the tool code sends no part of it to a server. The page itself loads analytics and ad scripts, as most websites do, so a network monitor shows requests from those. They are separate from the tool code. ### What file formats are supported? Images: JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, TIFF. Video: MP4, WebM, MKV, MOV. Audio: MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, AAC. Any of them up to 500 MB; a larger file is refused before parsing starts. ### Can I see where a photo was taken? Yes! If the photo contains GPS data (location was enabled when the photo was taken), you'll see the exact coordinates and can open the location directly in Google Maps. ### Why can't I see GPS or camera data for some files? EXIF data depends on how the file was created. Photos from smartphones usually contain rich metadata, while screenshots or images from the web often have EXIF data stripped for privacy. ### Can I export the metadata? Yes, you can copy all metadata to your clipboard using the 'Copy All' button, then paste it wherever you need. ### Does the Media Info Viewer require a signup or impose usage limits? No. There is no signup, no account and no usage limit. You can inspect as many files as you like, one at a time, as often as you need. The parsing happens in your browser, so there is no server cost behind the page to pass on. ### Does this tool work with RAW camera files? Not reliably. The viewer covers the common formats (JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, TIFF), while RAW formats such as CR2, NEF and ARW have limited browser support and may return little or nothing. For RAW files, use a desktop tool such as ExifTool, and keep this viewer for the standard formats. ### Can I check metadata on my phone? Yes. The tool works in any modern mobile browser. Open the page, tap to select a file from your camera roll or file manager, and the metadata appears on screen. A photo resolves at once; a large video takes longer on a phone than on a desktop. ### What is EXIF data and why does it matter? EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard for storing technical metadata inside image files. It records camera settings, timestamps, GPS location, and device information at the moment a photo is taken. This data is useful for organizing photos, verifying authenticity, improving photography skills, and identifying privacy risks before sharing images online. ## Related Tools - [Video Metadata Extractor](https://findutils.com/media/video-metadata-extractor/) - [Audio Metadata Extractor](https://findutils.com/media/audio-metadata-extractor/) - [EXIF Remover](https://findutils.com/security/exif-remover/) - [Image Compressor](https://findutils.com/convert/image-compressor/) - [Image Resizer](https://findutils.com/convert/image-resizer/) - [Image to Base64](https://findutils.com/convert/image-to-base64/) - [Video Format Converter](https://findutils.com/media/video-format-converter/) - [File Hash Calculator](https://findutils.com/security/file-hash-calculator/)