EXIF Metadata Viewer & Remover
View and strip hidden metadata from your photos before sharing online. Detects GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamps, and software info. Download a clean copy with all metadata removed. 100% browser-based — your photos are never uploaded.
Images are processed entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your photos are NEVER uploaded to any server. The clean image is generated locally by re-rendering pixels, which inherently strips all embedded metadata.
JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF • Never uploaded
Key Facts
- What is EXIF: Exchangeable Image File Format — hidden metadata embedded by cameras and smartphones in every photo
- Privacy Risk: EXIF can contain your exact GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude), revealing your home, workplace, or current location
- Data Types: GPS location, camera make/model, lens info, date/time of capture, exposure settings, software used, copyright, photographer name
- How Removal Works: The image is re-drawn through an HTML Canvas element, which only copies pixel data — all non-pixel metadata is inherently discarded
- Output Formats: Download as PNG (lossless, larger) or JPEG (smaller, 90% quality) — both completely metadata-free
What EXIF Data Can Reveal About You
- Exact Location: GPS coordinates accurate to within 3 meters. A stalker or burglar can find your home address from a single photo
- Daily Patterns: Timestamps across multiple photos reveal your routine — when you leave home, where you work, where you eat
- Device Info: Camera make, model, serial number, and firmware version can identify you across different platforms
- Software Fingerprint: Editing software (Photoshop, Lightroom, VSCO) and version numbers leave digital traces
- Orientation & Settings: Exposure, ISO, focal length, and flash usage can reveal professional equipment or specific shooting conditions
When You Should Remove EXIF Data
- Social Media: Before posting on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, or dating apps — even if the platform claims to strip GPS, policies vary and change
- Online Marketplaces: Product photos on eBay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace often preserve EXIF, revealing your home location
- Forums & Blogs: Most forums and personal websites do not strip metadata from uploaded images
- Email Attachments: Photos attached to emails retain all EXIF data unless manually stripped
- Professional Sharing: Before sending to clients or collaborators who do not need your location or device information
- Whistleblowing & Journalism: Critical for protecting source identity when sharing photographic evidence
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EXIF data in photos?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is hidden metadata embedded in photos by cameras and smartphones. It can include GPS coordinates, camera make and model, lens info, date and time of capture, exposure settings, software used, and even the photographer's name. Most people are unaware this data exists in every photo they take.
Why should I remove EXIF data before sharing photos?
EXIF data can reveal your exact location, home address, workplace, daily routine, and device information. Sharing photos with this metadata on social media, forums, or online marketplaces can expose you to stalking, burglary, identity profiling, and privacy violations.
Is my photo uploaded to your server?
No. The photo is processed entirely in your browser using the HTML Canvas API. It never leaves your device. The clean image is generated by re-drawing the pixels onto a canvas element, which inherently discards all non-pixel data including EXIF.
Does removing EXIF data reduce image quality?
PNG output is lossless — the visual quality is pixel-identical to the original. JPEG output uses 90% quality, which is visually indistinguishable from the original in most cases. The file size may differ due to different compression methods.
Do social media sites remove EXIF data automatically?
Some do partially. Facebook and Twitter strip GPS coordinates but may keep other metadata. Instagram strips most EXIF data. However, policies vary, can change without notice, and many smaller platforms preserve everything. It is always safer to strip metadata yourself before uploading.