EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is metadata embedded in image files, providing details about the image and camera settings.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Camera Model | The model of the camera used to take the photo |
| Shutter Speed | The time the camera's sensor is exposed to light |
| Aperture | The size of the camera's lens opening |
| ISO | The camera sensor's sensitivity to light |
| Focal Length | The zoom level or distance of the lens |
| GPS Coordinates | Location data embedded in the image (if enabled) |
| Timestamp | The date and time the photo was taken |
You can extract EXIF data using various tools and programming languages. Below is an example using Python:
import PIL.Image
import PIL.ExifTags
image = PIL.Image.open('photo.jpg')
exif_data = {PIL.ExifTags.TAGS[k]: v for k, v in image._getexif().items() if k in PIL.ExifTags.TAGS}
print(exif_data)
EXIF data can contain sensitive information such as GPS coordinates, which can reveal the location where a photo was taken. It is recommended to remove EXIF metadata before sharing images online if privacy is a concern.