concept

EXIF

The metadata standard cameras use to record capture settings inside images.

EXIF explained

EXIF stores exposure settings, camera and lens models, timestamps, orientation flags and optionally GPS coordinates.

The orientation flag matters in conversion: an encoder that ignores it produces a sideways image, which is the usual cause of rotated photos after a batch convert.

PNG has no EXIF block, so JPEG to PNG conversion normally discards it entirely.

EXIF scores

Deterministic scores calculated from the structured facts above. Identical facts always produce identical scores.

Overall score

83/100

Archiving score
100
- it is a current, actively maintained format
- it is actively maintained and current
Confidence 33% · evidence coverage 56%
Longevity score
89
- it is actively maintained and current
- it is a current, actively maintained format
- it occupies a niche corner of the ecosystem
Confidence 35% · evidence coverage 75%

Key concepts

Data quality

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Overall confidence: 85%
Verification status: verified
Last reviewed: 2026-08-03
Verified facts: 1

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Review status: verified · confidence 85%

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