What if the camera settings are missing?

Settings are only present if the image was taken with a camera or smartphone that embeds EXIF data. Screenshots, images downloaded from social media, and images created by software usually lack camera EXIF fields.

Why is shutter speed shown as a fraction like 1/500?

Shutter speed is stored in EXIF as a decimal (e.g., 0.002 seconds). This tool converts it to the conventional fraction format used in camera displays — so 0.002 becomes 1/500s.

What is the 35mm equivalent focal length?

Cameras with smaller sensors have a crop factor that changes the effective field of view. The 35mm equivalent normalises this so you can compare focal lengths across cameras with different sensor sizes.

Can I use this to verify if a photo is authentic?

Camera settings can help assess plausibility — for example, checking if the stated camera model matches the EXIF. However, EXIF data can be edited, so it should not be treated as proof of authenticity on its own.

Does this work for RAW files?

Common RAW formats like .CR2, .NEF, and .ARW embed EXIF data that the exifr library can read. Upload the RAW file directly and the tool will attempt to read the settings.

Images Tool Box

Utilities

Camera Settings Viewer

Find out exactly how a photo was taken. This tool reads the full set of camera settings stored in your image's EXIF data — including the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), focal length, lens model, white balance, metering mode, and more. Compare settings across multiple photos and export to CSV.