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File Metadata Checker - EXIF & PDF Details

Inspect available image EXIF fields, PDF details and file properties before sharing a document or image.

Ready. Drop a file or browse to inspect its metadata.

How to use this tool

  1. Select a supported file from your device.
  2. Review the detected file properties and metadata fields.
  3. Check potentially sensitive fields such as author or location, and use a separate editing workflow if removal is needed.

Example and use case

A camera photo may contain capture time and location fields; a PDF may contain creator and author fields. Not every file includes these values.

Limitations to check

Metadata can be missing, edited or forged. Heuristics or metadata flags cannot reliably establish whether content was generated by AI. This inspector does not guarantee a complete forensic examination or removal of sensitive fields.

Processing and privacy

The tool's browser code handles entered text or selected files locally. Optional URL imports and external resources can make network requests. This website also uses third-party scripts, including analytics and advertising. Read the privacy policy and use sample data when testing sensitive workflows.

Found a problem? Report a tool issue with the browser version and steps to reproduce it. Avoid sending private document content or credentials.

Frequently asked questions

Can metadata prove who created a file?

No. Metadata is editable and may be absent. Treat it as a clue rather than proof of authorship.

Does this remove metadata?

This tool inspects available fields. Use a dedicated removal workflow and recheck the output before sharing.

Can it reliably detect AI-generated content?

Metadata and heuristic indicators cannot reliably determine origin. An absent flag does not prove that content was made by a human.

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