Exchangeable Image File Format
The Exchangeable Image File Format (Exif) standard specifies formats for images, sound, and tags used by digital cameras, scanners and systems handling files from digital cameras. Exif files store dat...
General Information
| Title | EXIF File Extension |
| Extension | .exif |
| Full Form | Exchangeable Image File Format |
| File Type | Metadata File |
| Developer | Japan Electronic Industries Development Association (JEIDA) |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.exif |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store metadata |
| Additional Functions | Contain camera info, Store image data |
| Features | Camera settings, Geotagging |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Metadata quality |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with tools |
Use Cases
| Photography | Yes |
| Image Editing | Yes |
| Location Services | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Location exposure |
| Best Practices | Metadata removal, Privacy checks |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1995 |
| Latest Update | Exif 2.32 (2019) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .jpg, .tif, .raw |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Photoshop |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 ExifTool |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Windows Photos |
Free | Windows |