The Free Online Metadata Fixer for Google Photos
Searching for a metadata fixer or meta data fix tool after a Google Takeout export? TakeoutFix automatically repairs missing dates, GPS coordinates, and camera information from your photo and video files — entirely in your browser.
What is Photo Metadata?
Photo metadata (also called meta data or EXIF data) is the hidden information embedded inside every photo file. It includes:
- → Date & Time Taken — when the photo was actually shot
- → GPS Coordinates — exact location where photo was taken
- → Camera Model — iPhone 15, Samsung S24, etc.
- → Lens & Aperture — photographic settings
Why Does Google Takeout Break Metadata?
Google Takeout intentionally separates your photo files from their metadata. Instead of keeping the EXIF data inside the image, it writes it into a separate .json sidecar file.
When you import these photos into any other app, the app reads only the image file — not the sidecar — so all metadata appears missing or wrong. You need a metadata fixer to merge them back together.
How to Fix Metadata from Google Takeout
Go to TakeoutFix
Open takeoutfix.pages.dev in Chrome, Edge, or Brave. No download or installation needed — the metadata fixer runs entirely in your browser.
Select Your Takeout Folder
Click 'Restore My Data' and select the folder you downloaded from Google Takeout. It should contain both your photo files (.jpg, .mp4) and the JSON sidecar files (.jpg.json).
Automatic Metadata Fix
TakeoutFix scans all files, matches each photo to its JSON sidecar, and performs the meta data fix automatically. This works for thousands of files simultaneously.
Photos Saved with Correct Metadata
Your photos are saved locally with the correct date taken, GPS location, and camera information written into their EXIF headers. No quality loss, no recompression.
TakeoutFix vs Other Metadata Fix Tools
| Feature | TakeoutFix | ExifTool (CLI) | Other Web Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Installation | ✅ | ❌ CLI Required | ✅ |
| Processes Entire Takeout Folder | ✅ | ⚠️ Scripts needed | ❌ |
| Handles Google's JSON Format | ✅ | ⚠️ Manual config | ❌ |
| Files Stay on Your Device | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ Upload needed |
| Works on 10,000+ Files | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Free to Use | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ Often paid |
Metadata Fixer — FAQ
What is the difference between metadata and meta data?
There is no difference — "metadata" and "meta data" refer to the same thing: descriptive information about a file, such as the date a photo was taken or the GPS location. Both spellings are accepted. A metadata fixer and a meta data fixer do the same job.
Can TakeoutFix fix metadata on videos too?
Yes. TakeoutFix fixes metadata on both photos (JPEG, PNG, HEIC) and videos (MP4, MOV) exported from Google Takeout. The date taken and GPS coordinates are restored on all supported formats.
Does fixing metadata change the photo quality?
No. TakeoutFix writes metadata directly into the EXIF header of the file without recompressing or altering the image data. Your photo quality is completely unchanged.
How do I know if my photos need a metadata fix?
If your Google Takeout photos all show the same date (the date you downloaded them), have no GPS data, or sort incorrectly by date in your gallery app, they need a metadata fix. TakeoutFix will automatically detect and repair all affected files.