Camera Shutter Count Checker — Free Online Tool | ShutterCount.org

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Check your camera's
shutter count

Upload any original JPEG or RAW file. Results appear instantly — your photo never leaves your device.

Drop a photo here

or browse files

JPEG · NEF · ARW · CR3 · RAF · PEF · DNG

Processed locally · nothing is uploaded

Supported cameras and file types

ShutterCount.org works with the most common camera brands and file formats.

Brand RAW format JPEG
Nikon .NEF In-camera only
Sony .ARW Varies by model
Canon .CR3, .CR2 Varies by model
Fujifilm .RAF Sometimes
Pentax .PEF, .DNG Supported
Ricoh .DNG Supported

Why shutter count matters when buying used

A camera's shutter count is the single most reliable indicator of mechanical wear. Knowing the count helps you avoid overpaying for a worn body.

Excellent

0–30% of rated life

Good

30–60% of rated life

High Use

60–80% of rated life

Critical

80%+ of rated life

What to do if the count is missing

The most common reasons — and how to fix them.

01

Use the original RAW file from your memory card

Not an edited export or converted copy.

02

Sony JPEG results vary — if missing, try the .ARW file

Original ARW files usually preserve more of the maker-note data needed by the parser.

03

Nikon in-camera JPEGs work; Lightroom exports do not

Software exports strip the maker note. Use the original file from your card.

04

Some Canon R-series bodies do not expose it

No file format — JPEG or RAW — contains the count on certain models.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about checking shutter count and how the tool works.

Upload any original JPEG or RAW file taken with your camera. ShutterCount.org reads the EXIF data and extracts the shutter actuation count instantly — no software to install, no sign-up required.

No. All processing happens in your browser. Your photos never leave your device — ShutterCount.org is 100% private.

The most common reason is an edited export — software like Lightroom strips the maker note when exporting. Use the original RAW or JPEG file directly from your memory card for best results.

Under 30% of rated life is excellent. 30–60% is normal. 60–80% is high use. Above 80% means shutter replacement may be approaching.

Yes. Upload a .RAF RAW file or an in-camera JPEG. ShutterCount.org uses a custom Fujifilm binary parser for RAF files.