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WHAT DOES YOUR PHOTO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Your image. Your location. Your device. Hidden in plain sight.
Every photo taken on a smartphone or camera embeds invisible metadata, your exact GPS location, device model, timestamp, altitude, and more, directly inside the image file.
Upload any photo below. This tool reads the real EXIF data entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Every result is live data from your actual file.
Before uploading a photo, understand how each platform handles your metadata. Platforms that preserve EXIF expose your location and device identity to anyone who downloads your image.
| Platform / Method | EXIF Stripped? | GPS Location | Device Info | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ Stripped | Removed | Removed | SAFE | |
| ✓ Stripped | Removed | Removed | SAFE | |
| Twitter / X | ✓ Stripped | Removed | Removed | SAFE |
| ✓ Stripped | Removed | Removed | SAFE | |
| Gmail Attachment | ✗ Preserved | EXPOSED | EXPOSED | CRITICAL |
| iCloud Photos | ✗ Preserved | EXPOSED | EXPOSED | CRITICAL |
| Google Drive | ✗ Preserved | EXPOSED | EXPOSED | CRITICAL |
| Dropbox | ✗ Preserved | EXPOSED | EXPOSED | CRITICAL |
| AirDrop / Bluetooth | ✗ Preserved | EXPOSED | EXPOSED | CRITICAL |
| USB Transfer | ✗ Preserved | EXPOSED | EXPOSED | CRITICAL |
| Telegram (File mode) | ✗ Preserved | EXPOSED | EXPOSED | CRITICAL |
| Telegram (Photo mode) | ✓ Stripped | Removed | Removed | SAFE |
| Direct from Camera / SD Card | ✗ Preserved | EXPOSED | EXPOSED | CRITICAL |
| Web Upload (most sites) | ⚠ Varies | Unknown | Unknown | CHECK FIRST |
This typically means the image was shared via WhatsApp, Instagram, or another platform that strips metadata before delivery or it was created digitally. Refer to the platform table above to understand which transfer methods preserve EXIF data. For best results, use a photo taken directly on your camera roll and transferred via USB, AirDrop, or email.
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