How to remove image metadata (EXIF & GPS)
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Photos can carry hidden EXIF data — including the exact GPS location where they were taken. Here is how to view and remove that metadata before you share, entirely in your browser.
What metadata is hidden in your photos?
Most photos taken on a phone or camera include EXIF metadata. This can contain the exact GPS coordinates where the photo was taken, the date and time, the camera or phone model, and detailed capture settings. When you share a photo online, this data can travel with it unless you remove it first.
How to view and remove metadata
- Open the editor and add your photo.
- Switch to the Info tab. You will see any EXIF fields and a clear warning if the image contains GPS location data.
- Click Download clean copy (no metadata) to save a version of the image with all metadata stripped, in its original format.
Editing strips metadata automatically
Here is the privacy bonus: because every export is re-rendered through the browser's Canvas API, metadata is never carried into the output. That means any time you crop, resize, convert or compress an image here, the downloaded file is already free of EXIF and GPS data.
Your data never leaves your device
Unlike many “EXIF remover” websites that upload your photos to a server, this tool does everything locally in your browser. Your images — and the sensitive data inside them — never leave your device.
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF metadata?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is information embedded in photos by cameras and phones — including the date, camera model, settings, and often the GPS coordinates where the photo was taken.
Why should I remove image metadata?
Metadata can reveal private information such as your home location from GPS coordinates, the device you used, and when a photo was taken. Removing it protects your privacy before sharing online.
How do I remove GPS location from a photo?
Add the photo here, open the Info tab to see any GPS data, then download a clean copy. Because the image is re-encoded in your browser, all location data is removed.
Does editing an image also remove its metadata?
Yes. Every export from this editor is re-encoded through the Canvas API, which does not carry over EXIF or GPS data — so any image you download here is already metadata-free.