Image Metadata Explained

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Image metadata is information embedded inside an image file that stores details such as location, date, camera settings, and user comments.

What Is Image Metadata?

Image metadata is hidden data stored within image files like JPG or JPEG. It helps software understand when, where, and how an image was created or modified.

Common Types of Image Metadata

Metadata Added by Geo Tagging Tools

When you geo tag an image, the following EXIF metadata is embedded directly into the image file:

This metadata remains permanently embedded in the image even after downloading or sharing the file.

Image Metadata and Geo Tagging

Geo tagging uses EXIF metadata to associate an image with a real-world location, allowing it to be displayed accurately on maps.


What are GPS coordinates?

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