View HEIC EXIF Metadata

HEIC photos typically contain EXIF data by default, but this isnt guaranteed in every case. While the HEIC format fully supports EXIF metadata, several factors can affect its presence or absence. Some devices might not record EXIF information during image capture, and certain software tools or image editing applications can deliberately strip this metadata from HEIC files. Additionally, when HEIC images are converted to other formats or processed through various platforms, the EXIF data might be removed or altered. Once EXIF data is removed from a HEIC file, its impossible to determine whether the metadata was present in the original image. This uncertainty makes it crucial for photographers and digital content creators to verify their device settings and handling procedures if preserving EXIF data is important for their workflow.

HEIC photos can reveal their capture location if they contain GPS metadata, also known as geotags. Using Framebird, you can easily access this location information by simply uploading your HEIC image to the platform. However, not all HEIC photos will have this data available, as it depends on your devices settings when the photo was taken. If youre concerned about privacy, you can disable geotagging in your phones settings, which prevents GPS coordinates from being embedded in future photos. This setting is particularly useful for those who want to maintain location privacy while still enjoying the high-quality compression benefits of the HEIC format. Keep in mind that once geotagging is disabled, new photos wont include any location data, making it impossible to determine where they were taken through metadata analysis.

Once an image has been edited to blur, censor, or hide certain parts, those modifications become permanent changes to the actual pixels - there is no way to reveal or restore the original content underneath. The HEIC file format, like other image formats, stores the final edited version of the photo where any blurred or censored areas are permanently altered at the pixel level. Even examining the photos EXIF metadata or using specialized software cannot recover or reveal content that has been deliberately obscured, as this data only contains information about the images properties like camera settings, date, and location, not the original unedited pixels. When content creators or editors apply censoring effects, they are making irreversible changes to the image data itself, effectively overwriting the original pixels with the blurred or hidden elements.

EXIF data in HEIC photos, like any other image format, cannot be guaranteed to be authentic or accurate. While EXIF metadata typically contains valuable information about the image, such as camera settings, date, time, and location, this data can be easily modified using various software tools and editing applications. Anyone with basic technical knowledge can alter, remove, or add new EXIF information to a HEIC file, making it impossible to verify whether the metadata reflects the original capture conditions or has been manipulated. This vulnerability in EXIF data means it should not be relied upon as definitive proof of an images origin, timing, or authenticity, particularly in situations where verification is crucial, such as legal proceedings or professional photography documentation. The only way to ensure completely authentic EXIF data would be to maintain an unbroken chain of custody from the moment the photo was taken.

Checking EXIF data of HEIC photos on Framebird is completely secure and private, as the platform operates entirely within your browsers local environment. The service processes all image data directly on your device without uploading or transmitting any files to Framebirds servers, ensuring your photos remain confidential. This client-side processing approach not only protects your privacy but also saves data usage since no file transfer occurs. The transparency of Framebirds service is further validated by its use of an open-source library (ExifReader), which can be publicly reviewed on GitHub, confirming that the EXIF extraction process is trustworthy and maintains data integrity. This makes Framebird a reliable choice for users who need to examine EXIF data while prioritizing security and privacy concerns.

We support all common image file formats including JPG, PNG, TIFF, AVIF, WEBP, HEIC, HEIF, JFIF, CR3, ARW, NEF, RAW and more. Your files never leave your device, all the processing is done locally in your browser. Thats why it's fast and secure.

If you want to remove the metadata from your image you can use either our Image Compressor or our Image Converter and tick the 'Remove Metadata' checkbox to remove the Metadata from your Image.