What's New at ExifTools.com — February 2026 Update
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What's New at ExifTools.com — February 2026 Update

Bill
February 18, 2026
4 min read

We've been busy building new features to make ExifTools.com the most powerful free metadata toolkit on the web. Here's a look at everything that's new — from API improvements to a completely redesigned interface.

Data URL & Base64 Support in the API

Our REST API now accepts files as base64-encoded data URLs alongside traditional file uploads and URL submissions. This means you can send image data directly from a canvas element, clipboard, or any in-memory buffer without writing it to disk first.

{
  "data_url": "data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRg..."
}

All three input methods — file upload, URL, and data URL — work across both the extract and remove endpoints. The API processes requests synchronously and returns results immediately, so there's no need for polling or webhooks.

API Highlights

  • Extract endpoint (POST /api/v1/extract) — Returns categorized metadata including EXIF, XMP, IPTC, GPS, ID3, and more
  • Remove endpoint (POST /api/v1/remove) — Strips all metadata and returns a temporary download URL for the cleaned file
  • Results endpoint (GET /results/{uuid}/data) — Retrieve extraction results anytime using the UUID
  • Authentication via X-API-Key header or ?key= query parameter
  • 100+ file formats supported including RAW images, PDF, audio, and video

Whether you're building a privacy tool that strips location data before sharing, or a media pipeline that catalogs camera settings — our API handles it with a single HTTP request.

One-Click PDF Metadata Reports

You can now export a professional PDF report for any file you analyze. Click the "Download PDF" button in the results view and get a clean, branded document that includes:

  • Key information summary — filename, file type, dimensions, camera model, creation date, author
  • GPS location map — a static Google Maps snapshot centered on the coordinates embedded in the file
  • Embedded images — thumbnails and previews extracted from the file, rendered directly in the PDF
  • Full metadata tables — every category (EXIF, XMP, IPTC, GPS, File, Composite) in organized tables sorted alphabetically
  • Audio metadata — for audio files, a dedicated section with artist, album, genre, track, and bitrate
  • Footer — page numbers and a UTC timestamp on every page

The PDF is generated entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server. It's perfect for documentation, forensic analysis, archiving, or sharing metadata with clients and colleagues.

Metadata Remover

The new Metadata Remover tool lets you strip all embedded metadata from your files in seconds. Upload a file (or paste a URL), and ExifTools.com removes EXIF data, GPS coordinates, IPTC, XMP, camera information, and any other embedded metadata. You get back a clean file — identical in appearance but free of hidden data.

This is especially useful for:

  • Privacy — Remove GPS location data before sharing photos online
  • Security — Strip software version tags, author names, and edit history from documents
  • Compliance — Clean files before distributing them to clients or publishing

The remover is available both on the web interface and through the API.

Batch File Processing

You don't have to process files one at a time anymore. Drag and drop multiple files (or select them from your file browser) and ExifTools.com will queue and process them all. Each file gets its own tab in the results view, so you can switch between results without losing anything.

The batch processing system includes:

  • A visual upload queue with real-time status indicators
  • Per-file cancel support during upload
  • Tabbed result history with file-type icons
  • Automatic scrolling to results as they complete

Redesigned Interface

The entire metadata extractor has been rebuilt from the ground up. The result is a faster, more responsive interface with features that weren't possible before:

  • Tabbed results — Process multiple files and navigate between results using tabs with file-type icons
  • Key information cards — The most important metadata (camera, dimensions, dates, GPS) displayed prominently at the top
  • Collapsible metadata panels — Browse metadata by category (EXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, File, Composite) with expand/collapse controls
  • Interactive Google Maps — GPS coordinates shown on a live map with street view and fullscreen controls
  • Image viewer — Click any embedded image to view it full-screen with download option

The interface also supports URL-based processing — paste any public file URL and extract or view its metadata without downloading the file yourself.

What's Next

We're continuing to improve ExifTools.com with more features on the way. If you have suggestions or feedback, reach out to us — we'd love to hear what you're building.

Start analyzing your files now at ExifTools.com or check out the API documentation to integrate metadata extraction into your applications.

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