EXIF Remover — Strip Photo Metadata Free
Remove GPS location, camera info, and all metadata from your photos instantly — 100% browser-based, your image never leaves your device.
Drop image here or click to upload
JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC — max 20MB
You can also paste an image (Ctrl+V)
What Is EXIF Data?
EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. It is a standard for embedding metadata directly inside image files — data that your camera or smartphone writes automatically at the moment a photo is taken. Every JPG from an iPhone or Android device contains EXIF by default. So does every photo taken with a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or even a modern webcam.
EXIF metadata is invisible in the image itself but readable by anyone who opens the file with the right software — including free tools like Windows Photos, macOS Preview, or a simple online EXIF viewer. This means that when you share an unprocessed photo, you may be sharing far more information than you realize.
What EXIF Metadata Contains
A single smartphone photo can carry dozens of metadata fields. Here are the most common — and the most sensitive:
| EXIF field | What it reveals | Risk level |
|---|---|---|
| GPS Latitude / Longitude | Exact location where photo was taken (within meters) | High |
| GPS Altitude | Floor or elevation above sea level | High |
| Date & Time Taken | Exact timestamp down to the second | Medium |
| Camera Make & Model | iPhone 15 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S24, Canon R6… | Medium |
| Device Serial Number | Unique hardware identifier — links to your device | Medium |
| Lens & Focal Length | Exact lens used, focal length, aperture, shutter speed | Low |
| ISO & Exposure | Light conditions at time of capture | Low |
| Software & Editing History | Lightroom version, editing app used | Low |
Beyond EXIF, image files can also carry IPTC metadata (copyright, caption, byline) and XMP metadata (Adobe editing history, ratings, keywords). This tool strips all three formats by redrawing the image through the browser Canvas API — the output contains only pixel data, nothing else.
How to Remove EXIF Data from a Photo — 3 Steps
- 1
Upload your photo
Click the upload area, drag and drop, or paste from clipboard. Accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC up to 20MB. iPhone HEIC photos are automatically converted to JPEG. No account or sign-up required.
- 2
EXIF is stripped automatically
The tool immediately redraws your photo through the Canvas API — no button to click. This erases all EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata including GPS coordinates, camera model, date taken, and device serial number. The pixel content of your photo is fully preserved.
- 3
Download the clean photo
Click Download. The file saves as clean-[original-name].jpg — safe to share publicly. No GPS location, no camera fingerprint, no personal data.
Who Should Remove EXIF Data?
Freelancers & contractors sharing work samples
Portfolio photos and project screenshots may reveal when and where you worked — and on what equipment. Stripping EXIF keeps your work samples professional without leaking schedule or location patterns.
Parents sharing photos of children
A photo posted to a public forum, school website, or community group reveals the GPS location of your home, school, or a regular hangout. Removing location data before sharing protects your family's whereabouts.
Sellers listing items on marketplace apps
Photos of items for sale taken at home contain GPS coordinates that map to your exact address. Remove EXIF before posting to Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Vinted, or eBay to avoid sharing your location with strangers.
Journalists & activists
Photos taken at sensitive locations or events may contain GPS data that identifies sources, meeting places, or protest locations. EXIF removal is a basic operational security step for anyone photographing sensitive situations.
Photographers selling stock images
Licensing agreements may restrict sharing camera model, serial number, or editing software details. Stripping EXIF before submitting to stock libraries keeps your workflow private and your equipment undisclosed.
Anyone sharing photos publicly online
Uploading photos to public forums, personal blogs, or any platform where you don't control access? Remove EXIF first. You cannot control who downloads the file — but you can control what data it contains.
Do Social Media Platforms Remove EXIF Automatically?
Most major platforms strip EXIF when processing uploads — but not all, and not always. The table below reflects general behavior as of 2025. Platform behavior can change without notice, and direct file sharing bypasses platform processing entirely.
| Platform | Strips EXIF? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Strips on upload; direct DM file shares may vary | |
| Yes | Strips EXIF including GPS on all uploaded photos | |
| Twitter / X | Yes | Strips GPS; some EXIF may remain in original download |
| Partial | Compresses photos (strips EXIF); document mode preserves EXIF | |
| Telegram | Partial | Photo mode strips; file mode sends original with full EXIF |
| No | Attachments sent as-is; full EXIF preserved | |
| Dropbox / Google Drive | No | Files stored without modification; EXIF intact |
The safest approach is to remove EXIF before sharing to any platform. Relying on platform processing means trusting behavior that changes without warning — and gives you no control over what metadata is shared in the moment of upload.
How EXIF Removal Works — Canvas API
This tool uses the browser Canvas API to strip metadata. When your photo is drawn onto an HTML canvas element and exported as a new JPEG, the browser writes only pixel data into the output file — there is no mechanism to carry EXIF, IPTC, or XMP through a canvas redraw. No library is needed. No server is involved. The stripping is complete and guaranteed by how the Canvas API works, not by selectively deleting metadata fields.
Output quality is JPEG at 92 — visually lossless. Pixel dimensions are fully preserved. The only change to your photo is the removal of the metadata wrapper that the original file format carried.