What phone recorded this video?
Drop a video to see what recorded it
MP4, MOV and most other video files, up to 100 MB
Works with iPhone Galaxy Pixel GoPro DJI
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How it works
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Drop your file in the box above, or tap to choose one.
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We read the information saved inside it. This takes a few seconds.
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The answer appears right away, with a link you can share and the full details if you want them.
How a video knows its device
Phones and many cameras write their make and model into the videos they record, with their software version and sometimes which lens was used. It stays in the original file when you copy or send it as a file.
This tool reads it in plain words, translating Samsung's model codes into names you know. It's a quick way to check where a clip really came from.
- Phone or camera model
- Software version
- Which camera was used
- MP4 and MOV
Questions and answers
How can I tell which phone recorded a video?
Drop the video into the box above. If it's the original file, you'll see the phone or camera model and its software version.
Do iPhone videos say which iPhone recorded them?
Yes. iPhone videos store the exact model, such as iPhone 15 Pro, and the iOS version.
Why is no device shown?
The details were removed. Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and most editing and converting apps drop them. The original recording keeps them.
Does it work with GoPro and DJI videos?
Yes, they record their model too. Their videos often also contain a GPS track, which the Video Location Finder shows.
Can the device name be faked?
Yes, with the right tools. Treat it as a strong clue rather than proof.
What happens to my file?
Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, read on our servers and deleted automatically after about 24 hours. The answer is kept on a page with its own link, so you can share it. Tool result pages are never listed in search engines.