Check Your Camera's Shutter Count for Free

Shutter count (also called actuations) is the number of photos taken with your camera. This is an important metric that indicates the usage and remaining life of your camera's mechanical shutter. Every time you press the shutter button and take a photo, the count increases by one.

Camera manufacturers rate shutters for a specific number of actuations (typically 50,000-500,000 depending on the model). Knowing your count helps estimate your camera's remaining lifespan and can significantly affect resale value. Buyers often check shutter count before purchasing used cameras.

Simply upload a recent photo from your camera to our free tool above. We'll extract the shutter count information from the EXIF data embedded in the photo. The process takes just seconds and requires no registration or software installation.

Shutter count information is only available in original RAW files (NEF, CR2, ARW, DNG, PEF, etc.) from your camera. JPEG files that have been edited, processed, or exported from software usually don't contain this information. Please upload an unedited RAW file directly from your camera memory card.

Yes, absolutely. Your photo file is never stored on our servers. We only extract and store the EXIF metadata (camera model, shutter count, exposure settings) for displaying your results. The actual image is deleted immediately after processing. Your privacy is our top priority.

This depends on the camera model. Entry-level DSLRs are typically rated for 50,000-100,000 actuations, mid-range cameras for 150,000-200,000, and professional cameras for 300,000-500,000. A camera with less than 25% of its rated shutter life used is generally considered in good condition.