EXIF data Archives - Rick's Daily Tips

How to view a photo’s EXIF data on (almost) any device

Posted on December 21, 2023

Most modern digital cameras save some very useful information along with the JPEG images they create.

This information is called Exchangeable Image File data, or simply “EXIF data” for short.

For example, if you ever need to know the exact date and time a particular photo was taken or perhaps which camera, shutter speed or aperture was used, you’ll find that info and a lot more listed in the EXIF data.

Many image editing applications will display a photo’s EXIF data, but the quickest and simplest way to see it is built right in to Microsoft Windows and MacOS. It’s also quite easy on most Android and Apple mobile devices using apps that come pre-installed on them.

Follow the steps below for your device to quickly view any photo’s EXIF data… [Read more…]

Q&A: Why do Facebook and Twitter remove the location info from my photos?

Posted on January 18, 2023

Question from Jeremy: I’m a professional photographer and I use Facebook and Twitter to showcase some of my best images to potential customers.

I’ve noticed that those services automatically strip the location metadata from every photo as it’s being uploaded.

The metadata in my photos is important because it contains some really important info, including the location where the photo was taken. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I remove the EXIF Data from my pictures before uploading them to Facebook?

Posted on January 13, 2017

Question from Mary: I just learned that every picture taken with a digital camera has something called EXIF Data embedded within it that includes the location where the picture was taken.

I have lots of family pictures that were taken at my house and I’d rather not have my physical address out there for all the world to see.

Is there any way to remove the EXIF Data / location info before I upload my pics to Facebook? My camera is a Nikon and my computer is an Acer laptop.

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]