Metadata Remover

Strip hidden EXIF data, camera settings, and GPS locations from photos to protect your privacy.

Drag & drop a photo here, or click to select

JPG, PNG, WEBP (Max 50MB)

💡 How it works

Whenever you take a photo with a smartphone or digital camera, it saves "EXIF" metadata containing exact GPS coordinates, date, time, and camera device information. Our free tool removes all of this hidden data directly in your browser without uploading your photos to a server.

How to Remove Metadata from Photos

1

Upload Your Photo

Drag and drop your image into the upload box or click to select a file from your device.

2

Review Hidden Data

Our tool instantly scans and displays all embedded metadata — GPS location, camera info, timestamps, and more.

3

Remove & Download

Click 'Remove All Metadata' to strip every hidden field, then download your privacy-safe image instantly.

FAQ — Metadata Remover

What is EXIF metadata?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is hidden data embedded in every photo taken by smartphones and digital cameras. It can include your exact GPS location, the date and time the photo was taken, camera make and model, lens details, and even unique device identifiers.

Why should I remove metadata from my photos?

When you share a photo online, anyone who downloads it can see the embedded metadata — including your GPS coordinates. Removing metadata protects your privacy, prevents location tracking, and strips device fingerprints before sharing on social media, forums, or messaging apps.

Is this metadata remover secure?

No. All processing happens 100% locally in your browser. Your photos never leave your device. We use piexifjs for lossless binary EXIF stripping on JPEGs and the Canvas API as a fallback for PNG/WEBP files.

Does removing metadata affect image quality?

For JPEG files, we use lossless binary stripping — the pixel data is completely untouched, so there is zero quality loss. For PNG and WEBP files, the image is re-drawn via the Canvas API at near-original quality (98% for JPEG fallback).

What metadata fields are removed?

All of them. We strip GPS coordinates, camera make/model, date and time, software used, exposure settings, ISO, focal length, MakerNotes, and any other embedded EXIF/XMP/IPTC data blocks.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, 100% free with no limits, no watermarks, and no signup required. Use it as many times as you need.

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