What is EXIF metadata?
Every time your phone or camera saves a photo, it tucks extra information inside the file. This EXIF metadata can include the exact GPS coordinates where the shot was taken, the device make and model, the date and time, the lens, ISO, exposure and the editing software used. It is invisible when you look at the picture, but anyone who receives the original file can read it in seconds.
How to remove metadata from a photo
- Add your image. Drop a JPEG or PNG onto the box above, or click to choose one.
- Review what is inside. The tool shows any GPS location, camera model, date and other metadata it finds.
- Download the clean copy. Click "Download clean image" to get a version with the metadata removed.
- Share with confidence. The cleaned file looks identical but no longer carries your location or device details.
Lossless, in your browser
For JPEG and PNG, the cleaner works losslessly. Instead of re-saving the picture (which would recompress it and lose quality), it rebuilds the file and simply removes the metadata blocks, the EXIF, XMP, IPTC and comment sections, while leaving the original image data exactly as it was. The result is the same picture, same quality, minus the hidden data. Everything runs on your own device in the browser.
Why strip GPS and camera data?
- Protect your location: a single holiday or home photo can pinpoint where you live or travel.
- Stay anonymous: camera serial numbers and device models can tie many photos back to you.
- Clean uploads: marketplaces, forums and dating profiles all keep the metadata you upload.
- Smaller files: removing metadata trims a little weight off every image.
Frequently asked questions
Which formats are supported?
JPEG and PNG are read for metadata and cleaned losslessly. Other image types can still be cleaned, they are re-saved as a high quality JPEG with the metadata removed.
Does it remove the GPS location?
Yes. The GPS block is part of the EXIF data and is removed in the clean copy. If a photo has location data, the tool also shows it to you first with a map link.
Will the photo still look the same?
Yes. For JPEG and PNG the pixels are untouched, only the hidden metadata is dropped, so the image is visually identical.
Can I check a photo before posting it?
That is exactly what it is for. Drop the image in to reveal any GPS, camera and date data, then download the cleaned version to share.
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