Last updated: October 2026
Remove EXIF data from a photo in seconds
Short answer: drop a photo below to see every hidden tag — camera make and model, GPS location, timestamps and exposure settings — then download a clean copy with all metadata stripped. Nothing is uploaded: the whole tool runs in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device. Strip before posting anywhere you don't want your location shared.
How to remove EXIF data from a photo
1. Drop a photo into the box above (or tap to browse) \u2014 JPEG, PNG or WebP. 2. Review the hidden tags — camera, GPS coordinates, dates — and check the "View on map" link if your photo has location data. 3. Click Strip metadata & download. You get a clean copy with all metadata removed and the pixels preserved.
How to check if a photo has location data
Phones embed GPS coordinates in photos by default unless you turned location tagging off. To check if a photo has location data, drop it in the viewer above: if it finds GPS tags, you'll see the latitude and longitude plus a "View on map" link that pins the exact spot. If there's no GPS section in the results, the photo carries no location data — but always check before posting pictures of your home, your kids, or anything you wouldn't want mapped.
Why remove GPS from photos before posting
That sunset photo can also broadcast your home address. Marketplaces, forums and some social apps keep EXIF intact, which means anyone can download your photo and read where it was taken. EXIF is the standard cameras use to store this metadata — and the fix takes ten seconds: strip it before you share. The tool never uploads your file, so there's no copy sitting on a server afterward either.
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF data in a photo?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is hidden metadata your camera or phone saves inside every photo: the camera make and model, the exact date and time, exposure settings like ISO and shutter speed — and often the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken. You can't see any of it by looking at the picture.
Does removing EXIF data reduce image quality?
No. The stripper works at the byte level: it drops the APP1 metadata segment from the JPEG and copies every byte of the actual image data untouched. Your pixels, resolution, sharpness and colors are exactly the same — only the hidden tags are gone.
Which formats can I view and strip metadata from?
The viewer reads EXIF from any image your browser can load, including JPEG, PNG and WebP. The one-click metadata stripper works on JPEG, PNG and WebP: JPEGs are cleaned at the byte level (pixels untouched), while PNG and WebP are re-encoded without their metadata chunks.
Is my photo really private? Does it get uploaded anywhere?
Yes, it's private. Everything runs locally in your browser with JavaScript — your photo is never uploaded, sent to a server, stored, or tracked. You can even turn off your wifi after the page loads and the tool still works.
Will social media still see my GPS location after I strip it?
No — once the EXIF segment is removed there is no location data left in the file for anyone to read. Some platforms strip metadata from uploads themselves, but many don't, and they don't tell you. Stripping it yourself first is the only way to be sure.
How do I check if a photo has location data?
Drop the photo into the viewer above. If it contains GPS tags, you'll see the latitude and longitude plus a "View on map" link showing exactly where it was taken. If there's no GPS section, the photo carries no location data.
