Compare Files
Compare Images
Upload two images to compare file details, EXIF data, GPS fields, and key differences.
Compare two images side by side and see what changed in the file details and metadata.
First file
Drag and drop the first file here.
Second file
Drag and drop the second file here.
Results will appear here
Choose two files to compare them.
Suggested next step
After spotting a difference, the next step is usually to inspect one file more closely or clean the version you want to share.
Next: inspect one image
View Metadata
Open a single file and review its full metadata in one place.
Next: remove metadata
Metadata Remover
If one version still shows sensitive fields, create a cleaner image copy.
Next: inspect EXIF only
EXIF Viewer
Focus on camera, time, and location tags for one selected image.
What this tool checks
Use this page when you need to confirm what changed between two image files. It is especially useful after cleanup, editing, or export from another app.
- It reads the visible metadata from both images and highlights what changed.
- The summary focuses on the fields people usually care about first, such as file size, orientation, software tags, and GPS status.
- You can export the comparison if you need to keep a record.
For many common files, the file stays on your device while the tool runs. No account is required.
How to use it
- 1Upload both images
- 2Check the summary differences first
- 3Open the detailed comparison when you need to inspect specific fields
What the results show
- Added or removed GPS tags are shown as high-priority privacy differences.
- A larger file does not automatically mean better quality. It may reflect different compression or metadata overhead.
- Matching fields help you verify that a cleanup step preserved the values you intended to keep.
Key terms
EXIF
EXIF is a metadata standard commonly used in photos. It can include camera details, timestamps, orientation, and GPS data.
GPS metadata
GPS metadata stores location-related information such as latitude, longitude, and sometimes altitude.
DPI
DPI describes print density metadata, while pixel dimensions describe the actual amount of image data.
Frequently asked questions
Does this compare the actual image content?
This tool compares metadata and file properties, with side-by-side previews for visual review. It does not generate a pixel-by-pixel diff overlay.
What file formats does this tool support?
Compare Images works with: JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, AVIF, HEIC, HEIF, GIF, BMP, ICO, and SVG images.
What is this tool used for?
Use it for: Verify that a cleaned export no longer includes GPS data, Compare two image versions from different editors and Audit whether a supplier changed metadata but not pixels.