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Image Metadata Extractor

Extract image metadata including EXIF data, dimensions, and colour mode

POST 1 credit /v1/image/extract/metadata

curl -X POST "https://image.toolkitapi.io/v1/image/extract/metadata" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://toolkitapi.io/static/samples/sample-image.png"}'

import httpx

resp = httpx.post(
    "https://image.toolkitapi.io/v1/image/extract/metadata",
    json={"url": "https://toolkitapi.io/static/samples/sample-image.png"},
)
print(resp.json())

const resp = await fetch("https://image.toolkitapi.io/v1/image/extract/metadata", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({"url": "https://toolkitapi.io/static/samples/sample-image.png"}),
});
const data = await resp.json();
console.log(data);

# See curl example

Response 200 OK

{
  "format": "jpeg",
  "mode": "RGB",
  "size": {"width": 4032, "height": 3024},
  "megapixels": 12.193,
  "file_size_bytes": 3145728,
  "has_alpha": false,
  "is_animated": false,
  "frames": 1,
  "exif": {
    "Make": "Apple",
    "Model": "iPhone 14 Pro",
    "DateTime": "2024:03:15 14:22:01",
    "ExposureTime": "1/120",
    "FNumber": "1.78",
    "ISOSpeedRatings": "64"
  }
}

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Description

Extract image metadata including EXIF data, dimensions, and colour mode

How to Use

1

1. Send a POST request with either a `url` pointing to the image or a base64-encoded `image` field.

2

2. Alternatively, use the GET variant with just a `url` query parameter for quick browser or Zapier integration.

3

3. Check the `exif` object in the response for camera metadata — it will be an empty object if no EXIF data exists.

4

4. Use the `size`, `mode`, and `format` fields to determine the image's technical properties before further processing.

About This Tool

Use the Image Metadata Extractor to pull detailed technical information from any image. It returns EXIF data (camera make, model, GPS, exposure settings), image dimensions, colour mode, file size, and animation info.

This is essential for photography workflows, content management systems, and any application that needs to understand image properties before processing. Provide an image via base64 or URL — the GET variant accepts just a URL for browser-friendly usage.

The endpoint handles all major formats including JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF, with robust EXIF parsing that gracefully handles missing or malformed metadata.

Why Use This Tool

Photography cataloguing — Extract camera model, exposure, and GPS data from uploaded photos
CMS validation — Verify image dimensions and format meet requirements before publishing
Privacy auditing — Check whether images contain sensitive EXIF data (GPS coordinates, device info)
Pre-processing analysis — Determine image properties before choosing resize or compression settings
Animated image detection — Identify animated GIFs or APNGs via the `is_animated` and `frames` fields

Frequently Asked Questions

What EXIF fields are returned?

All standard EXIF tags found in the image are returned as string key-value pairs. Common fields include Make, Model, DateTime, ExposureTime, FNumber, ISOSpeedRatings, GPSInfo, and Software.

What if the image has no EXIF data?

The `exif` field will be an empty object `{}`. PNGs and WebP images typically lack EXIF data, while JPEGs from cameras usually contain extensive metadata.

Is there a file size limit?

Images up to 20 MB are supported. For larger files, consider compressing or resizing before extracting metadata.

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