🕵️ Metadata Audit — What Can Someone Learn from Your Photo?
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Don't just see your metadata — understand it. This privacy audit shows exactly what a stranger could learn from your photo, ranked by risk level. Get actionable recommendations to protect yourself.
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What Does a Metadata Audit Tell You?
A metadata audit goes beyond simply listing EXIF tags. It categorises each piece of data by its privacy risk and explains in plain English what a stranger could learn from it. GPS coordinates reveal your location. Camera model data can be cross-referenced with social media to identify you. Software data can reveal your workflow and tools. This audit shows all of this in one structured view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes some metadata "high risk"? ▾
GPS data is the highest risk because it directly reveals your physical location often accurate to within metres. Unique device IDs and serial numbers are also high risk as they can be used to track you across different images over time.
Can metadata reveal my identity? ▾
Metadata alone typically doesn't contain your name — but combined with other information it can. IPTC "Artist" or "Creator" fields sometimes contain names. GPS coordinates combined with publicly known locations (your home's address) can identify you. Camera serial numbers can link multiple photos you've posted online.
Is my image uploaded? ▾
No. All analysis is done entirely in your browser. Your image is never transmitted to any server.