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Images are processed in memory to read their metadata and are never written to disk or retained.
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Format, dimensions, EXIF camera settings, GPS coordinates, XMP surfaced clearly, plus the raw JSON.
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MetaLens parses the file in memory, extracting basic properties and any embedded EXIF, GPS and XMP data.
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Every photo you take is more than a picture. Tucked invisibly inside the file is a layer of information describing how, when, and often where the image was created. This is called metadata, and most people share it without ever knowing it is there. MetaLens exists to make that hidden layer visible, so you can understand exactly what a photo carries before you send or publish it.
The best-known type is EXIF data, which cameras and phones write automatically: the make and model of the device, the exposure settings behind the shot, the date and time, and — if location was enabled — precise GPS coordinates. Photos can also carry IPTC fields for captions, credits and copyright, and XMP data recording edits and keywords from software like Lightroom and Photoshop.
This information is genuinely useful. It lets photo apps sort your library by date, plot your travels on a map, and helps photographers learn from the camera settings behind their best shots. But the same data can also disclose more than you intend — which is why it is worth knowing what your photos reveal and how to remove metadata before sharing. Whatever your reason for looking, MetaLens reads it all in your browser session and never stores your file.
Plain-English guides to the data tucked inside every image.