Read the metadata in a HEIC photo
HEIC is the high-efficiency format iPhones use by default. Drop a .heic file to decode its EXIF, GPS and Apple metadata.
Drop a photo to read its EXIF
Drag & drop, paste, or click to browse. Nothing is uploaded — analysis runs in your browser.
About HEIC and its metadata
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) stores photos with better compression than JPEG at the same quality. Inside, it keeps the same kind of EXIF metadata — camera, lens, exposure, timestamps and GPS.
Because iPhones capture HEIC with location services on, these files often contain precise GPS coordinates. This viewer reads them in your browser without converting or uploading the file.
How to view HEIC metadata
- 1Drop your HEIC file onto the box above, or click to browse — you can also paste an image.
- 2Everything is decoded locally in your browser using JavaScript, so your file is never uploaded.
- 3Review the camera, exposure, GPS and timestamp tags — then strip them with the EXIF Remover if you want to share the photo.
Frequently asked questions
How do I view EXIF data from a HEIC file?
Drop your .heic photo above. ExifPixel reads its embedded EXIF in your browser and shows the camera, exposure, timestamp and GPS data — no conversion needed.
Do HEIC photos contain GPS location?
Often, yes. iPhones embed GPS coordinates into HEIC photos when location access is enabled for the camera, so many contain the exact spot a picture was taken.
Can I remove metadata from HEIC?
Yes. The EXIF Remover now clears EXIF (including GPS) from HEIC photos directly, at the binary level, without re-encoding — so the image stays untouched. No conversion to JPEG needed.