What is Photo Intel?
Photo Intel is a web-based application that lets you upload a photograph to uncover details about the camera used, settings employed during the shoot, and post-processing adjustments, such as those made in Lightroom.
How does it work?
Photo Intel relies on metadata embedded in the image file such as EXIF and XMP. EXIF data is typically embedded by the camera when a photo is taken and can include details such as the camera model, the settings used (like shutter speed, aperture, ISO), the date and time the photo was taken, and etc. XMP data is often added by editing software, like Adobe Lightroom, and contains details about the editing adjustments made to the photo. Photo Intel works by reading this embedded EXIF and XMP data. When you upload a photo, our tool analyzes it to find and display this metadata in a user-friendly format. This process does not alter the photo in any way; it simply retrieves the available information that is already part of the image file. This can give you insights into the technical aspects of how the photo was originally captured and subsequently edited, which can be fascinating for understanding a photographer's process or for learning purposes.
I uploaded an image but do not see anything.
Photo Intel relies on metadata embedded in the image file. If this metadata is missing or has been removed, we may not be able to provide details on the camera and settings. For example, websites like Instagram, Meta and some others remove metadata from images during the upload phase to reduce file size for optimizing loading time, storage space, and other reasons. Messaging applications like WhatsApp may remove metadata when you share a picture via chat. Some photographers also can choose to remove metadata from their exported images. It’s important to note that if the EXIF or XMP data has been intentionally removed or if the image has been saved in a format that doesn’t support these types of data, Photo Intel may not be able to retrieve the detailed information.
Is the privacy of my uploaded photo guaranteed?
Absolutely. Your privacy is our priority. The photos you upload are never uploaded to any server. All processing is happening inside of your browser. No data is ever stored, shared, or used for any other purpose than to provide you with the information of the photo you uploaded.