Why should I strip EXIF data?

Photos from phones and cameras often embed GPS coordinates and device identifiers that expose privacy.

Does it change the photo's orientation?

The photo is drawn the way your browser displays it, so it keeps the correct orientation even though the orientation tag is removed.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. Everything happens in your browser.

How do I check that the data is gone?

Open the downloaded file in a photo viewer's information panel or an online EXIF viewer. The location, camera, and date fields will be empty.

Do social networks remove EXIF data?

Most large social networks remove it from the public copy, but email, messaging apps, cloud links, and many forums keep it.

EXIF Metadata Stripper

Sanitize photos by stripping EXIF metadata, GPS locations, camera parameters, and timestamps before sharing online.

Why this matters: phone and camera photos often hide your GPS location, camera serial number, and the exact time they were taken. This tool redraws the image without any of that before you share it.

Click to select photo or drag and drop here

Removes GPS location, device serial numbers, and EXIF camera tags client-side.

How to use EXIF Metadata Stripper

Select a photo containing metadata.
Inspect the sanitized clean image output.
Download the privacy-safe clean photo.

About EXIF Metadata Stripper

Remove hidden metadata from photos before you share them. Phone and camera photos often contain the GPS location where they were taken, the device model, and the exact date and time. This tool redraws the image without any of that and lets you download a clean copy.

What EXIF data reveals

EXIF is information saved inside an image file. It can include GPS coordinates accurate to a few meters, the time a photo was taken, the camera or phone model, and sometimes the owner's name or the device's serial number.

Many social networks strip this data on upload, but email, messaging apps, file sharing, and marketplaces often do not. A photo of an item for sale taken at home can reveal your address.

How the removal works

The tool draws the visible image onto a fresh canvas and saves it as a new file. Only pixels are copied, so all metadata is left behind. JPG and WebP photos stay in their format; PNG stays PNG.

Because the image is re-encoded, a JPG may change in file size slightly. The picture itself looks the same.

Common uses

Selling online: Remove location data from item photos taken at home.
Sharing with strangers: Clean photos before sending them in forums or dating apps.
Journalism and activism: Protect sources by removing device and location details.
Client work: Remove camera and personal details from photos you deliver.

Questions about EXIF Metadata Stripper

Why should I strip EXIF data?: Photos from phones and cameras often embed GPS coordinates and device identifiers that expose privacy.
Does it change the photo's orientation?: The photo is drawn the way your browser displays it, so it keeps the correct orientation even though the orientation tag is removed.
Is my photo uploaded?: No. Everything happens in your browser.
How do I check that the data is gone?: Open the downloaded file in a photo viewer's information panel or an online EXIF viewer. The location, camera, and date fields will be empty.
Do social networks remove EXIF data?: Most large social networks remove it from the public copy, but email, messaging apps, cloud links, and many forums keep it.

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