Inspect the metadata in a PNG
PNG stores information differently from JPEG. Drop a .png to read its text chunks, embedded EXIF and color profile.
Drop a photo to read its EXIF
Drag & drop, paste, or click to browse. Nothing is uploaded — analysis runs in your browser.
How PNG stores metadata
PNG files are built from chunks. Metadata lives in ancillary chunks like tEXt, iTXt and zTXt (text such as software or descriptions), an optional eXIf chunk, and tIME for the last-modified date.
PNGs from cameras are uncommon, so they usually carry less metadata than JPEGs — often just the software that exported them. AI image tools, however, frequently write generation parameters into PNG text chunks, which this viewer surfaces.
How to view PNG metadata
- 1Drop your PNG 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
Does a PNG have EXIF data?
It can. Newer PNGs may include an eXIf chunk, and many carry text chunks with software names or descriptions. This viewer reads whatever metadata is present.
Why does my PNG show almost no metadata?
PNGs are rarely produced by cameras, so they typically contain far less than JPEGs — often only the exporting software. That is normal.
Can I strip metadata from a PNG?
Yes. The EXIF Remover strips text, EXIF and time chunks from PNG files losslessly, keeping the image pixels identical.