Exif data

[bri wig]

Hi, could anyone tell me is it possible to find the exif data from a image posted on Talk Photography. Thanks Brian

 

[Scarecrow]

It's possible if the Exif data is still intact. Some people may have used the 'save for web' option to resize their images for posting, in which case the Exif data will have been stripped to minimise the size of the file.

 

[bri wig]

Hi Derek,thanks for the reply,if it's possible how do you find it??

 

[Snap_Happy]

Depends - one of the easiest way is with an exif information viewer - they can usually be found as plugins to your web browser - I use Google Chrome browser, and "Exif reader" - it's a bit flaky at times, but usually works - there's hundreds for IE8, and you'll probably be able to find a plugin for whatever browser you use - just google it!

 

[zeugma]

If you use Opera as your browser, no plugin required.
Right click the image, properties, done - provided it isn't already stripped out.

 

[bri wig]

Thanks everyone,will have a search round.

 

[FiestaRed]

Brian, I asked the same a few weeks ago:

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=219235

I went down the Panda route. It works well, that is when there is EXIF data available. It's surprising how few shots on here that is. Lots of different reasons for this I'm sure.

Good to see yours is available, brilliant shot of the Short Eared Owl by the way.

 

[realspeed]

Kuso Exif viewer has loads of picture data.

Realspeed

 

[ang4all]

You could use http://www.findexif.com webtool, here is an example: http://www.findexif.com/?l=/DvRQ

 

[cuclis]

It's possible if the Exif data is still intact. Some people may have used the 'save for web' option to resize their images for posting, in which case the Exif data will have been stripped to minimise the size of the file.

Removing Exif data is done not only to minimise the size of the file, but also to avoid sensitive data disclosure. For instance, cameras with built-in GPS, store the coordinates in the Exif data. If one takes a picture in his home and then publish it on the net, he can inadvertently expose his identity and address. There are even programs to clean photos before publication like the freewares BatchPurifier LITE and jStrip.