EXIF Metadata Remover
View and remove hidden EXIF metadata from photos including GPS location, camera model, date taken, and software information. Protect your privacy before sharing images online. All processing happens locally in your browser — your photos are never uploaded.
How to Use EXIF Metadata Remover
- Upload Your Photo: Drag and drop or click to select a JPG or PNG image. Your photo is read locally by your browser and is never transmitted to any server.
- Review Hidden Metadata: The EXIF Inspector table shows all hidden metadata found in your photo, including GPS coordinates (with a privacy risk warning), camera model, date taken, and software used.
- Strip Metadata: Click 'Strip ALL Metadata' to remove all EXIF data from your photo, or 'Strip GPS Only' if you want to keep camera info but remove location data.
- Download Clean Photo: Download your cleaned photo. The file size comparison shows how much space was saved by removing the metadata.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EXIF metadata?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is information embedded in digital photos by cameras and smartphones. It can contain GPS coordinates (your location), camera model and settings, the date and time the photo was taken, and software used to edit it.
Can my exact location be found from a photo I shared online?
Yes, if the photo contains GPS EXIF data. Anyone with access to the image file can extract precise latitude and longitude coordinates. This tool helps you remove that data before sharing.
Does stripping EXIF data reduce image quality?
No. Removing EXIF metadata does not change any pixel data in the image. The visual quality of your photo remains 100% identical.
My photo was taken on an iPhone — does it contain GPS data?
iPhones embed GPS coordinates in photos by default if Location Services are enabled for the Camera app. If you share photos taken on your iPhone, they likely contain your precise location unless you have disabled location access for Camera in Settings > Privacy > Location Services.