Remove Image Metadata
ImageRemove EXIF, GPS location, camera model, and all other hidden metadata from your JPG, PNG, and WebP images. Everything happens in your browser: your photos are never uploaded.
Runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Strip EXIF, GPS & camera data from photos
Every photo your phone takes carries a hidden record alongside the picture: the GPS coordinates where you stood, the exact time, your device and lens, and often the software you edited it in. Social networks strip some of that on upload, but a file emailed, messaged, or posted to a forum usually keeps all of it. This tool re-encodes the visible pixels into a brand new image and leaves the hidden record behind, all inside your browser.
How to remove EXIF data from a photo
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Select your photos
Drop in a single image or several at once. Nothing is transmitted — the files are read locally by your browser.
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Let the browser rebuild them
Each image is decoded and re-encoded from its pixels alone, which produces a file with no EXIF, GPS, XMP, or IPTC block attached.
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Download the clean version
Save the cleaned copies individually or as a ZIP, then share those instead of the originals.
Good to know
- Removes GPS latitude and longitude, altitude, camera make and model, lens, exposure and ISO settings, date and time taken, software tags, copyright and IPTC fields, XMP blocks, and embedded thumbnails.
- Works on JPG, PNG, and WebP. Dimensions and visible content are preserved exactly.
- PNG is re-encoded losslessly. JPG and WebP are re-saved at high quality, which is visually identical for practically every photo.
- Metadata cannot be recovered from the cleaned file, because it was never written into it.
What people use it for
- Posting a photo of your home, car, or child without publishing your address in the file
- Sending images to a client or marketplace buyer without revealing your camera gear or editing software
- Clearing timestamps and device details from screenshots and documents before they go into a shared drive
Frequently asked questions
What metadata gets removed?+
All embedded EXIF data, including GPS location, camera make and model, lens, exposure settings, date and time taken, software tags, and copyright/IPTC fields. The image is fully re-encoded so nothing hidden remains.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?+
No. The cleaning happens entirely inside your browser using the Canvas API. Your images never touch a server, which makes this safe for sensitive or private photos.
Does removing metadata reduce image quality?+
JPG and WebP are re-saved at 92% quality, which is visually identical for almost all photos. PNG is re-encoded losslessly. Dimensions and pixels are preserved.
Why should I remove EXIF data before sharing a photo?+
Photos taken on phones often embed your exact GPS coordinates and device details. Stripping metadata protects your location and privacy before posting online or sending a file.
Does this remove embedded source tags?+
The tool re-encodes the visible pixels into a fresh image, which removes XMP blocks, comments, and embedded source tags it encounters. It does not change the picture or remove a visible watermark.
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