Does this read metadata embedded inside the file, like EXIF data in photos?

No, this shows the file system's basic properties (name, size, type, last modified) — for embedded metadata like camera EXIF data, a format-specific metadata tool is more accurate.

Is the file uploaded anywhere to check its metadata?

No, this reads properties directly from the file in your browser without uploading it.

Why would the last-modified date not match when I actually created the file?

Copying, downloading or transferring a file often resets its modified date to when that operation happened, not the file's original creation time.

Does File Metadata Viewer upload my files to a server?

No. File Metadata Viewer runs entirely in your browser using on-device processing, your files never leave your device.

File Metadata Viewer

View a file's name, size, type and last-modified date.

Runs in your browser

Drop any file to view its metadata

Choose File

About this tool

A file's basic properties — exact size, precise type, when it was last modified — are sometimes hidden a click or two deep in an operating system's file browser, or inconsistently labeled across different systems. This tool shows a file's name, size, type and last-modified date immediately after you select it, a quick way to check these details without digging through system dialogs.

Frequently asked questions

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