Privacy Tool
Remove EXIF Metadata from Photos
Strip GPS coordinates, camera details, and timestamps from JPEG, PNG, and WebP images. Everything happens inside this page — your files never leave your browser.
Drop photos here
or browse your device
JPEG · PNG · WebP · Up to 20 files at once
How it works
Parse locally
JavaScript reads the image file byte-by-byte inside your browser using the File API.
Choose what goes
We show every metadata category we found. Uncheck anything you want to keep; everything else is stripped.
Download clean file
The cleaned bytes are served as a Blob URL — no round trip, no server, no logs.
What this tool removes
Photos taken on phones and cameras routinely include data that most people don't realize is there. This tool can strip:
- ✕ GPS latitude, longitude, altitude
- ✕ Camera make, model, serial number
- ✕ Lens model and serial
- ✕ Original & modified timestamps
- ✕ Software & editing history
- ✕ Owner name & copyright tags
- ✕ XMP sidecar data
- ✕ IPTC keywords & captions
- ✕ PNG text chunks (tEXt, iTXt, zTXt)
- ✕ Thumbnails embedded in EXIF
What is preserved
Pixel data is left byte-for-byte untouched — the image is not re-encoded, so quality does not degrade. The embedded ICC color profile is kept by default so colors render the same across devices. Image width, height, and format stay identical.
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF metadata?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is data cameras and phones embed inside image files. It includes GPS coordinates, camera make and model, lens info, shutter speed, ISO, capture date and time, and sometimes owner name or device serial number.
Why should I strip EXIF before sharing photos?
EXIF can reveal your home address (GPS), daily routine (timestamps), the exact device you use, and sometimes your name. Social networks strip some of this when you post — but not always, and not from files you email, message, or upload to file-sharing services. Stripping before sharing is the safe default.
Does this tool upload my photos anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser using JavaScript and the File API. You can verify by opening your browser's DevTools → Network tab and dropping a file — you'll see zero requests. The tool works offline once the page has loaded.
What image formats are supported?
JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg), PNG (.png), and WebP (.webp). HEIC (iPhone default) and TIFF are not yet supported — if you drop one, the tool will tell you. The easiest workaround for HEIC is to convert to JPEG on your phone first, or change your iPhone's camera setting to "Most Compatible."
Can I keep some EXIF and strip the rest?
Yes. After you drop a file, the tool lists every metadata category it found — GPS, camera info, timestamps, software, etc. By default everything is selected for removal. Uncheck a category to keep it. Useful pattern: keep the camera model and capture date for your own archive, strip the GPS before sharing.
Does stripping EXIF reduce image quality?
No. This tool removes only the metadata segments — pixel data is not re-encoded. The output is visually identical to the original. File size drops by whatever metadata weighed (usually 10–200 KB; sometimes more if there was an embedded thumbnail).
Is the color profile preserved?
Yes by default. The ICC color profile stays embedded because removing it can shift how colors render on wide-gamut displays. Only personal metadata (GPS, camera, timestamps, text comments) is stripped.
Can I process many photos at once?
Yes. Drop up to 20 files at once — each is cleaned independently with its own checkbox list so you can make different choices per photo.