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Metadata Remover

Strip EXIF metadata (GPS location, camera details and timestamps) from your images before you share them. Runs entirely in your browser.

🔒 Everything runs in your browser — your file is never uploaded anywhere.

Drop an image here, or choose a file

JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, HEIC — GPS location, camera details and timestamps are stripped.

About this tool

Photos quietly carry hidden metadata: the exact GPS coordinates where they were taken, your camera make/model and serial number, timestamps, and editing software. Metadata Remover shows you exactly what is embedded, then produces a clean copy with all of it removed by re-encoding the image. Supports JPEG, PNG and WebP, plus TIFF and HEIC in browsers that can open them. Nothing is uploaded and your file never leaves your device, so it is safe for sensitive photos. Perfect for anyone sharing images publicly who does not want to leak their location or device details.

How to use the Metadata Remover

  1. Drop an image onto the page or click Choose image.
  2. Review the metadata found, including any GPS location, camera model and dates.
  3. Pick an output format, or keep the original, then click Remove all metadata.
  4. Click Download clean image; the copy is re-checked to confirm the metadata is gone.

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Frequently asked questions

What is EXIF data?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata that cameras and phones save inside photos. It can include the exact GPS coordinates where a photo was taken, the date and time, the camera make, model and serial number, lens details and the editing software used.

Why should I remove metadata before sharing a photo?

Metadata can reveal more than the picture does: a GPS tag can point to your home, and a serial number can link photos back to one camera. Some platforms strip it on upload, but email attachments, file shares and many websites keep the original file intact.

Are my photos uploaded?

No. Reading and removing metadata both happen in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored on our servers. That makes it safe to use with sensitive images.

Does removing metadata reduce image quality?

The image is re-encoded to strip the metadata. JPEG and WebP are saved again at high quality, so the change is hard to see, while PNG output is lossless. Animated GIFs are flattened to a single frame.

Which image formats are supported?

JPEG, PNG and WebP work in every modern browser. TIFF and HEIC files can be cleaned only if your browser is able to open them, which varies by browser and device. Cleaned images are saved as JPEG, PNG or WebP.

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