File Extension Library


.EXIF File Extension

  • Category: Data Files

What are .EXIF files and how to open them?

Can't open .EXIF file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .EXIF file.

What is a .EXIF file extension?

.EXIF file extension has been classified as Data Files.

.EXIF is Exchangeable Image Information File

Information file that contains metadata about an image captured with a digital camera; may include information such as the camera model, shutter speed, aperture, exposure, ISO, focal length, flash on/off, and other information.

EXIF data is typically contained within the same file as the image data and can often be viewed in image editing programs by selecting "Get Info" when viewing the photo. Therefore, most JPEG images that include EXIF data use the standard .JPG extension. However, EXIF data may also be saved to a separate file with an ".exif" extension.

List of all softwares that can open the Exchangeable Image Information File
Windows
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019
Corel PaintShop Pro 2019
Axel Rietschin FastPictureViewer
Mac
Apple Photos
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019

How to fix problems with .EXIF files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .EXIF files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .EXIF file format
  2. You need to check the .EXIF file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)