Image Metadata Viewer & Editor
Inspect, edit, or remove image metadata in minutes.
Drag & drop your images
or click below to browse your files
Images are processed locally in your browser whenever possible. If local processing isn't supported or fails, we automatically complete the job on our servers - no action required. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, and HEIC. Batch-ready and free to use.
Why Use FastImageTools for Metadata
Local-first processing
Metadata reading and many edits run directly in your browser for fast feedback.
Instant metadata overview
See EXIF, GPS, camera, and software fields quickly with clear risk indicators.
Completely free
No subscriptions, no paywalls, and no watermarking on exported files.
Safe edit + clean workflow
Preview changes before applying so you can remove sensitive data confidently.
How to View or Edit Image Metadata
- 1
Upload images
Upload JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, or HEIC files from your device.
- 2
Choose view, edit, or clean
Choose fields to inspect, edit copyright/date tags, or clean GPS and EXIF data.
- 3
Download processed files
Download updated images and reports individually or as a ZIP archive.
Browser-Based Metadata Tools vs Cloud Tools
FastImageTools (local-first)
- Most metadata operations happen in-browser whenever possible.
- Immediate preview and edits without waiting for uploads.
- Great for common formats and everyday batch workloads.
- Free for full metadata inspection and cleanup workflows.
- Many read and edit scenarios work without a stable connection.
Typical cloud tools
- —Files are usually uploaded before metadata analysis starts.
- —Upload time adds delay before results appear.
- —Batch sizes and daily usage are often capped by plan.
- —Advanced metadata editing is frequently behind paid tiers.
- —No internet usually means no processing.
Example Metadata Cleanup Result
Original
6.2 MB
DSC_1048.jpg
After cleanup
5.8 MB
Visual quality preserved
Supported Formats
JPG
Most common photo format with rich EXIF metadata support.
PNG
Great for graphics; metadata support depends on tag namespace.
WebP
Modern web format with smaller files and metadata handling support.
AVIF
High-efficiency format for modern delivery and compact files.
TIFF
Professional imaging format often carrying extensive metadata.
HEIC
Mobile photo format with partial metadata write support.
Metadata FAQ
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