View PNG EXIF Metadata

PNG files can contain metadata but dont necessarily include EXIF data by default, as EXIF was originally designed for JPEG and TIFF formats. While PNGs use a different metadata structure called chunks, which can store similar information, many devices and software applications dont automatically embed this data when creating or saving PNG files. Digital cameras and smartphones might not record metadata when saving images as PNGs, and common image editing software often strips this information during the saving process. Additionally, privacy-conscious users frequently remove metadata intentionally using specialized tools, making it impossible to determine if the file ever contained such information in the first place. Even when PNG files do contain metadata, its typically stored in a different format than traditional EXIF data, using PNG-specific chunks like tEXt, iTXt, or zTXt to hold information about the images creation, modification, and technical details.

PNG images can contain GPS location data, allowing you to discover where they were taken, though this depends on whether location services were enabled during capture. Using tools like Framebird, you can easily extract and view the embedded GPS coordinates from PNG files that have this information. However, if the photographer disabled geotagging in their device settings or manually removed the location data, determining the exact location becomes impossible. Many modern smartphones automatically include GPS data in photos by default, but users can protect their privacy by turning off geotagging in their phones settings, preventing future images from storing location information. For those concerned about privacy, its worth noting that existing photos with GPS data can also have this information removed using various image editing tools or metadata removal applications.

Once an image has been edited to blur, censor, or hide certain parts, those areas cannot be recovered or revealed in the original PNG file. The process of blurring or censoring permanently alters or replaces the original pixels, making the modification irreversible. While image files contain metadata (EXIF data) that provides information about the photos settings, camera details, and creation date, this data doesnt store or preserve the original, unedited pixels. When someone deliberately obscures part of an image, theyre effectively destroying or overwriting that visual information, similar to using correction fluid on a printed document. Any attempt to unblur or uncensor such areas would be impossible, as the original pixel data no longer exists within the file. This applies to all common image formats, including PNG files, regardless of the editing method used to hide the content.

EXIF data in PNG photos cannot be guaranteed to be accurate or authentic, as it can be easily manipulated using widely available image editing software and metadata tools. While EXIF information typically contains details about the camera settings, date, time, and location where a photo was taken, these details can be modified, deleted, or completely fabricated by anyone with access to the file. This means that relying solely on EXIF data to verify a photos authenticity or origin is unreliable. Even though PNG files can contain metadata, theres no built-in mechanism to verify whether the information is original or has been altered after the fact. This limitation makes EXIF data unsuitable as a sole source of verification for image authenticity, particularly in situations where the integrity of the image information is crucial, such as in legal or journalistic contexts.

Checking EXIF data of PNG photos on Framebird is completely secure and private, as the platform processes all information locally within your browser without uploading any files to external servers. The tool operates entirely on your device, ensuring your images remain confidential and never leave your system during the EXIF data extraction process. Framebird utilizes an open-source library (ExifReader) that can be independently verified through GitHub, providing transparency and trustworthiness. This client-side processing approach not only guarantees privacy but also saves data usage since no file transfer is required. Users can confidently examine their PNG files EXIF metadata without concerns about unauthorized access or data breaches, making Framebird a safe and reliable choice for viewing image metadata.

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.