Shutter count is number of times camera’s shutter has been fired or actuated. The camera keeps on recording this number every time shutter actuates when you press the shutter button. It indicates how much camera has been used. Shutter life expectancy :- generally shutter count is rated from 50,000 to 4,00,000. After which shutter might be mechanically wear off and needs to get serviced. This wouldn’t be an issue for Digital camera’s using Electronic shutter. Electronic shutter works by turning on/off Camera’s image sensor to control exposure.
Some digital cameras / mobile phones cameras like iPhone does NOT store shutter count in EXIF Metadata. Some cameras does store shutter count inside its internal memory but doesn’t include them in EXIF Metadata recorded in photos shot on it. Camera Manufacturer might be able to get this working over firmware update or OS update incase of Mobile phone cameras.
How to view Shutter count on iPhone or iPad?
To check shutter count stored within EXIF Metadata, use any EXIF Apps from Appstore like ours “EXIF Viewer by Fluntro” that displays shutter count.
NOTE: This would work only if your Digital camera records shutter count within EXIF Metadata of Photos.
Highly recommend to try out Lite (FREE Version Trial version) first, EXIF Viewer by Fluntro Lite to double check whether your Camera records shutter count inside EXIF Metadata before downloading Paid Full version.
When you take a photo on iPhone/ iPad or Digital camera. It records location coordinates within image file, along with many other image metadata like Camera Model, Lens Model, ISO, Shutter speed, Aperture. It uses GPS Coordinates or Cellular Tower location to obtain and record this informations within the Image file.
Method 1 :
View Photos location Using Apple’s Photos App for FREE.
After downloading and installing the app, open app and allow the app to access to your photos.
Select the Desired Photo.
Location name would be displayed on bottom right corner of EXIF Card.
Tap on location name to toggle between location name and coordinates.
Scroll down to see location coordinates displayed on the list below.
How to view Altitude and Speed at which photo is shot?
Select desired photo after downloading “Exif Viewer by Fluntro” App from Appstore.
Scroll down to “Altitude” to see height at which photo is taken.
Scroll down to “Speed” to seespeed at which you were travelling while photo was shoot.
Use settings to toggle between imperial and metric units to switch between Feet and meter respectively.
NO LOCATION DATA? (GEO TAGGING NOT WORKING)
If you don’t see location name or coordinates, please make sure location service is turned on and is accessible to the specific camera app you are using.
Step by step process of enabling location access is explained in
How to edit location of Photos on iPhone or iPad?
Checkout following article to get step by step instruction of how to edit location?
We are adding new “BULK EDIT EXIF” feature on version 5.0 of our EXIF Viewer by Fluntro App. You can shift dates, set dates to specific date, edit /remove location, edit other exif tags like Title, Artist name etc
Ever wondered how to view detailed information about your photos, like camera settings, location, and more, without leaving your Photos app? The EXIF Viewer Photos app extension makes it super easy! In this simple guide, I’ll walk you through the steps of using this powerful tool to explore the hidden details behind your pictures.
What Is EXIF Data and Why Does It Matter?
EXIF data (Exchangeable Image File Format) contains essential information embedded in every photo you take, including:
Camera model
Exposure settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed)
Date and time
Location (GPS coordinates)
File size and format
Understanding EXIF data can help you improve your photography skills, track where and when a photo was taken, or even protect your privacy by removing sensitive information.
How to Access the EXIF Viewer in the Photos App
Follow these easy steps to view EXIF data directly from your iPhone or iPad’s Photos app:
Install the EXIF Viewer App: Download the EXIF Viewer by Fluntro app from the App Store if you haven’t already. It’s available for both iPhone and iPad.
Enable the Extension: After installation, you’ll need to activate the extension inside the Photos app. Here’s how:
Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
Select any photo from your library.
Tap the Share icon (the square with an arrow pointing up).
Scroll through the list of options until you see More and tap on it.
Find the EXIF Viewer extension and toggle it on.
View EXIF Data: Once the extension is enabled, you can easily access EXIF data:
Open any photo in the Photos app.
Tap the Share icon again.
Scroll to find the EXIF Viewer extension and select it.
Instantly, you’ll see detailed information about the photo, including camera settings, location data, and more.;
Have a Quick look by playing this video:
How to enable App Extension
Benefits of Using the EXIF Viewer Extension
Quick and Convenient: No need to open a separate app—view photo details right from the Photos app.
Location Tracking: See where a photo was taken on a map, ideal for organizing vacation photos or reliving memories.
Photography Insights: Learn from your camera settings to improve future shots.
Privacy Protection: Identify and remove location data from photos before sharing them online to protect your privacy.
Removing EXIF Data to Protect Your Privacy
Sometimes, you might want to share a photo without revealing where it was taken or other sensitive information. With the EXIF Viewer app, you can also remove EXIF data from any photo before sharing it. Just open the EXIF Viewer and choose to strip the metadata, ensuring your privacy remains intact.
Final Thoughts
The EXIF Viewer Photos app extension is a must-have tool for anyone who wants to dive deeper into their photos and understand the data behind each shot. Whether you’re a professional photographer looking to fine-tune your skills or simply curious about the details of your pictures, this app makes it easy and convenient.
With just a few taps, you can view, analyze, and even edit your photo metadata without leaving your Photos app.
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Step 2: You can use Exif viewer by Fluntro App or its photos extension to view and remove EXIF Metadata. Open the app and navigate to photo within Exif Viewer app
Step 3: Tap on photo to view Full exif details or Flip to view quick exif details
Step 4: You can tap on remove exif metadata button to delete exif data including location gps coordinates completely.
App displays EXIF Metadata tags like ISO, Shutter Speed, Focal length, Camera Model, Time stamp, Aperture, Lens Model, Lens serial number, Shutter count etc