Decode the metadata in a RAW file
RAW files are packed with technical data. Drop a CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW or DNG to read its detailed camera and lens metadata.
Drop a photo to read its EXIF
Drag & drop, paste, or click to browse. Nothing is uploaded — analysis runs in your browser.
Why RAW files carry the most metadata
RAW formats store the unprocessed sensor data straight from the camera, along with an extensive EXIF block — and often maker notes with lens corrections, focus data and shooting mode details that JPEGs drop.
ExifPixel reads the standard EXIF from Canon (CR2/CR3), Nikon (NEF), Sony (ARW), Fujifilm (RAF), Adobe (DNG) and other RAW files directly in your browser, so photographers can inspect settings without opening editing software.
How to view RAW metadata
- 1Drop your RAW 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
Which RAW formats are supported?
The viewer reads EXIF from common RAW files including Canon CR2 and CR3, Nikon NEF, Sony ARW, Fujifilm RAF and Adobe DNG, among others.
Why do RAW files have more metadata than JPEG?
RAW is the camera's native capture format, so it preserves the full EXIF block plus maker-specific notes — lens data, focus points and shooting modes — that are often stripped when a camera exports a JPEG.
Is my RAW file uploaded?
No. RAW files are parsed locally in your browser, so even large files never leave your device.