How to use this image tool
- Select an image from your device.
- Review and adjust the available options.
- Choose Analyze image, inspect the result, and download the newly created output.
#127 · Metadata & Privacy Tool
Image Orientation Metadata Viewer
Inspect the EXIF orientation tag in JPEG files and export a plain-text metadata report without uploading the photo.
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Single imageJPEG EXIF orientation is inspected directly. PNG, WebP, and GIF generally do not use the JPEG EXIF orientation field, so the report will state that no supported tag was found.
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What this tool does
Inspect the EXIF orientation tag in JPEG files and export a plain-text metadata report without uploading the photo.
JPEG bytes → EXIF APP1 → orientation tag → text report
Processing happens locally. Browser decoding, memory, color management, and encoder support still determine the practical limits.
Supported formats
The file picker accepts common web image formats that browsers can decode. Animated GIF input is treated as a single decoded frame.
| Format | Support |
|---|---|
| JPEG / PNG | Broad browser support |
| WebP / GIF | Browser-dependent decoding; first frame only |
| HEIC / TIFF / RAW | Not supported by this browser-only implementation |
Tips for better results
- Keep a copy of the original before exporting.
- Use moderate pixel dimensions on mobile devices.
- Inspect the full-size download, not only the scaled preview.
FAQ
Does image orientation metadata viewer upload my image?
No. The selected files are decoded and processed locally by your browser. Closing the page releases the temporary preview URLs.
Which image formats work with this image orientation metadata viewer?
It accepts browser-decodable PNG, JPEG, WebP, and GIF files. Support for less common variants depends on the browser.
Will this tool preserve image metadata?
No guarantee is made. Canvas-based exports normally omit EXIF and other source metadata; the orientation viewer reads a limited JPEG tag and exports a text report.
Why can a large image fail to process?
Decoded pixels use much more memory than the compressed file. The tool stops inputs or outputs above its 40-megapixel safety limit.
Can I use the downloaded result for professional printing?
Check pixel dimensions, color expectations, and printer scaling first. Browser canvas does not provide press-grade ICC color management.
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Processing details
| Stage | Action |
|---|---|
| Input | Local browser file |
| Engine | Binary EXIF parser |
| Output | New downloadable Blob |
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