Canon · Nikon · Sony · Fujifilm
🔒 No upload — 100% local

How to Check Shutter Count
on Any Camera — Free

Check the shutter count of your Canon, Nikon, Sony, or Fujifilm camera in seconds. Drop a RAW file into the tool below — everything is processed in your browser, nothing is ever uploaded.

Check Shutter Count Now →

The Quickest Way — 4 Steps

  1. Take a RAW photo. Use the mechanical or EFCS shutter — not silent/electronic mode. Make sure the camera is saving RAW files (CR3, NEF, ARW, RAF, etc.), not only JPEG.
  2. Copy the RAW file to your computer. Use a card reader, USB cable, or Wi-Fi transfer. The file needs to be accessible from your browser — a local file is fine.
  3. Open shuttercount.app in any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). No account, no installation, no plugins.
  4. Drop the RAW file onto the drop zone — or click to open a file picker. The shutter count and remaining life percentage appear instantly.
Tip: You can drop multiple RAW files at once to batch-check an entire shooting session, or compare two camera bodies side by side.

Supported File Formats by Brand

Canon

Format: .CR3 (R-series mirrorless)
.CR2 (older DSLRs)
Supported: EOS R1, R3, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, R50, R100, RP, and more.

Nikon

Format: .NEF
Supported: Z-series (Z5–Z9, Zf, Zfc, Z30, Z50) and D-series DSLRs (D80 through D850).

Sony

Format: .ARW
Supported: A1, A7 series, A9 series, A6xxx series, FX3, ZV-E1, ZV-E10.

Fujifilm

Format: .RAF
Supported: X-T series, X-H series, X-S series, X100 series, GFX series.

Also supported: Olympus/OM System (.ORF), Panasonic (.RW2), and Adobe DNG (.DNG) files.

Why You Need a RAW File (Not a JPEG)

Most cameras embed the shutter count in the MakerNote section of EXIF metadata inside RAW files. JPEG files produced by the same camera typically do not include this data — Canon, Nikon, and Sony all omit it from JPEG exports.

Watch out: When checking a used camera you're considering buying, always ask for a freshly shot RAW file — not a screenshot or a file provided in advance by the seller. EXIF metadata in files can be edited; the in-camera hardware counter cannot.

What if my camera only shoots JPEG?

If your camera is JPEG-only (rare in modern ILCs), try dropping a JPEG into ShutterCount anyway — a small number of cameras do include the counter in JPEG MakerNotes. Otherwise, the shutter count is not accessible without connecting to an authorised service tool.

Brand-Specific Notes

Canon EOS R-series (CR3)

The CR3 format is an ISOBMFF container. ShutterCount parses the box hierarchy to locate the embedded EXIF, then reads the Canon MakerNote CameraInfo block. Different R-series models use different byte offsets; the tool auto-detects the model. Use the CR3 RAW file, not the JPEG sidecar.

Nikon Z-series and D-series (NEF)

Nikon cameras write the shutter count into a dedicated ShutterCount tag in the NEF MakerNote. This is the most straightforward format to read and is reliably present in NEF files from all supported models. Both Z-series mirrorless and D-series DSLR bodies are supported.

Sony Alpha (ARW)

Sony ARW files store the counter in the Sony MakerNote. On most Alpha bodies the count is embedded in the primary RAW file. Note: Sony A7 III and older models may occasionally require a freshly shot file (not one transferred via Sony Imaging Edge, which can strip some MakerNote data).

Fujifilm (RAF)

Fujifilm RAF files use a proprietary dual-structure format. ShutterCount reads the Fujifilm MakerNote from the JPEG-preview section embedded in the RAF container. All X-series and GFX bodies are supported.

Checking Shutter Count When Buying a Used Camera

If you're evaluating a used camera body before purchase:

  1. Ask the seller to take a fresh test shot in front of you (in person) or to send you a RAW file shot after your conversation (remotely). This prevents them from providing a pre-edited file.
  2. Check the file metadata — the date/time embedded in the EXIF should match when the seller says the shot was taken.
  3. Drop the file into shuttercount.app and note both the count and the percentage of rated life consumed.
  4. Cross-reference with the rated shutter life for that specific model to understand what the count means.

For a complete checklist of what else to verify, see the used camera buying guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does checking shutter count increment the counter?

No. ShutterCount reads the value already embedded in the RAW file — it does not communicate with the camera in any way. The act of reading the file has zero effect on the camera's internal counter.

My count shows as 0 or blank. What's wrong?

A zero or missing count usually means: (a) the file is a JPEG, not a RAW file; (b) you shot in silent/electronic shutter mode — try a shot in mechanical mode; or (c) the camera model is not yet supported. Check the main page for the full supported model list.

Can I check shutter count on a phone?

Yes. ShutterCount.app works in mobile browsers. Transfer the RAW file to your phone (via Files app, Google Drive, etc.) and open it from the browser's file picker. The parsing is done on-device — no data leaves your phone.

Is it safe to share my RAW file?

With ShutterCount, you don't share anything — the file never leaves your device. However, as a general rule, RAW files contain EXIF metadata including GPS coordinates (if location tagging is enabled on your camera), camera serial number, and lens information. Consider stripping sensitive metadata before sharing RAW files publicly.

Check by Camera Model