I’ve been sent an image in Gmail how do I extract exif data and meta data with out losing it

To extract EXIF data and metadata from an image received in Gmail without losing it, you can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Download the Image 1. Open the email in Gmail that contains the image. 2. Click on the downloaded image or the download icon to save it to your computer. Make sure to save it in a location where you can easily find it. ### Step 2: Use an EXIF Viewer There are several tools and methods you can use to view and extract the EXIF data and metadata from the image: #### Method 1: Using Online EXIF Viewers 1. Go to an online EXIF viewer, such as: - [Jeffrey's Image Metadata Viewer](http://exif.regex.info/exif.cgi) - [Metapicz](http://metapicz.com/) 2. Upload the downloaded image. The tool will display the EXIF data and metadata for you to review. #### Method 2: Using Desktop Software 1. **Windows**: Right-click the image file, select "**Properties**", and then go to the "**Details**" tab. This shows basic metadata including EXIF data. 2. **Mac**: Right-click the image file, select "**Get Info**" or open it in the Preview app and go to "**Tools > Show Inspector**" and click on the “EXIF” tab. 3. **Image Editing Software**: Programs like Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, or Lightroom can also be used to access detailed EXIF data. ### Step 3: Preserve the Metadata To ensure that you do not lose the EXIF data while handling the image: - Avoid converting the image to another format (like from JPG to PNG) as this can strip EXIF data. - If you're editing the image, make sure to save it in a format that retains EXIF data, such as JPG or TIFF. - When sharing or uploading the image, be aware that some platforms might strip EXIF data for privacy reasons. ### Step 4: (Optional) Use Command Line Tools If you prefer using the command line, tools like `exiftool` can provide detailed metadata extraction: 1. Install `exiftool` based on your operating system (available for Windows, Mac, and Linux). 2. Open a terminal or command prompt and run: ``` exiftool /path/to/image.jpg ``` This will output the EXIF data directly in your console. Following these steps should allow you to extract the EXIF and metadata from an image received through Gmail without losing it.