Inspect PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, and SVG dimensions, bit depth, ICC, EXIF, XMP, animation, and notes.
- Runs locally
- Category Image
- Best for Checking file type, size, metadata, and obvious mismatch signals before sharing.
What this tool does
Image Metadata Inspector turns a folder of uploaded images into a practical CSV for production, design handoff, content migration, and QA. It reads common image signatures directly from bytes and reports format, width, height, megapixels, bit depth, color mode, orientation, EXIF presence, GPS flag, XMP flag, ICC profile flag, animation flag, camera string, software string, timestamp, and format-specific notes. Use it before compressing assets, sending images to a publisher, checking a web image folder for accidental giant files, or verifying that SVG and raster files have the dimensions you expect. The workflow is local-only and does not decode pixels through a server.
Tool details
- Input
- Files + Text + Numbers
- The page exposes text boxes, numeric controls, file pickers, or structured inputs depending on the tool.
- Output
- Live result + Copy + Download
- The result area focuses on usable output, with copy, download, or preview actions when supported.
- Privacy
- Browser-side processing
- The main tool logic does not call an external API, so inputs normally stay in the current tab.
- Save / share
- No account required
- Open the page and use it; whether results survive refresh depends on the tool.
- Performance budget
- Initial JS <= 78 KB
- No WASM budget is declared, keeping the tool quick to open on mobile.
- Best fit
- Image · Designer
- Category and role tags drive related tools, internal links, and quick fit checks.
How to use
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1. Input
Paste or drop your content into the tool panel.
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2. Process
Click the button. All processing is local in your browser.
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3. Copy / Download
Copy the result or download to disk in one click.
How Image Metadata Inspector fits into your work
Use it before upload, handoff, archive, support review, or any moment where a file needs one local check before it leaves your machine.
File jobs
- Checking file type, size, metadata, and obvious mismatch signals before sharing.
- Preparing mixed folders for upload, archive, intake, or review.
- Keeping sensitive files in the browser instead of sending them to an account-based service.
File checks
- Do not treat the extension alone as proof of the real file type.
- Review metadata before a file goes to customers, vendors, or a public page.
- Keep the original file until the copied, converted, or exported result is verified.
Good next steps
These links move the current task into a more complete workflow.
- 1 Image EXIF Privacy Scanner Scan uploaded images for EXIF, GPS, camera, software, dates, XMP, and ICC privacy indicators. Open
- 2 Image Compressor (Local) Image compressor — squeeze JPG/PNG/WebP without server upload, with quality slider, batch mode, file size comparison. Open
- 3 Image Format Converter Image format converter — JPG ↔ PNG ↔ WebP ↔ AVIF, batch + transparent background handling, 100% client-side. Open
Real-world use cases
Audit a web asset folder
Export widths, heights, formats, and metadata flags before deciding which files need resizing or compression.
Check creator handoff files
Confirm delivered images have expected dimensions, color/profile signals, and no surprising animation or EXIF flags.
Common pitfalls
Checking only filename extensions instead of byte signatures.
Forgetting that Canvas-based resizing often strips metadata even when dimensions look correct.
Privacy
Image bytes are inspected locally. The report may reveal private camera or date metadata, so handle exported CSVs carefully.
FAQ
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