Model: What This Metadata Tag Means
Model is the exact camera or phone model that took a photo or video, such as iPhone 15 Pro or Canon EOS R6, written by the device at capture.
Last updated: November 13, 2026
What it means
Model identifies the device within its brand. It answers the question “what camera took this photo?” in one line.
Example
- Tag
- Model
- Group in ExifMeta
- EXIF, QuickTime
- Example value
- iPhone 15 Pro
This is how the tag appears in ExifMeta’s results. The value in your file will differ.
Typical values
Values range from retail names such as iPhone 15 Pro or Canon EOS R6 to internal codes such as SM-S918B. Some makers repeat the brand inside the model, as in NIKON D850.
Where it comes from
The device writes it at capture, along with Make.
What it is useful for
It answers which device took a picture. Photographers use it to compare results between cameras, and fact-checkers use it to test whether a photo could come from the device a source says they used.
Watch out for
Some makers write an internal code instead of the retail name. Samsung phones, for example, often show a code such as SM-S918B; search for the code to find the model name.
Find it in your file
Upload a file to ExifMeta, then type Model into the “Search tags and values” box under All metadata. If nothing matches, the file does not contain this tag.
Learn more in the guide: How to See What Camera Settings a Photo Used
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