Digital Media
Metadata
Data about data — information embedded in files describing creation time, device, location, and other properties.
What is Metadata?
Metadata is structured information embedded within or associated with a digital file. For photos and videos, this includes camera settings, creation time, GPS coordinates, and device information.
EXIF Data
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is the most common metadata standard for photos, storing camera model, exposure settings, timestamps, and GPS coordinates.
Forensic Value
Metadata analysis is crucial for media authentication — inconsistent or manipulated metadata can reveal tampering or fabrication.