Image Metadata Remover
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JPG, PNG, WebP - multiple files supported
Every photo taken on a smartphone or camera contains hidden EXIF metadata: the exact GPS coordinates where it was taken, the camera make and model, the date and time, lens details, and more. Before you share photos online, removing this data protects your privacy and the privacy of the people in your photos. Upload your image and download a clean copy with all metadata removed.
How to use this tool
- 1Upload one or more images using the upload area. JPG, PNG, and WebP are supported.
- 2The tool shows what metadata was detected in the original file - GPS coordinates, camera model, date taken, and other EXIF fields.
- 3Click 'Download clean image' (or 'Download ZIP' for multiple files) to get a new version with all metadata stripped.
- 4Share the downloaded file. The clean copy contains no location or device information.
Example
Photos of furniture for sale were taken at home. EXIF data contains GPS coordinates (effectively a home address). Upload to metadata remover, download clean copies, upload clean copies to the selling platform. Location is no longer embedded in the images.
Photos sent by a source contain GPS metadata revealing where the photos were taken. Run through metadata remover before publishing. Clean images are used in the article without exposing the source's location.
Common use cases
- People selling items online who do not want their home location embedded in product photos
- Journalists and researchers removing location data from sensitive photos before publication
- Parents sharing children's photos online and removing GPS and device metadata
- Businesses stripping camera metadata before publishing product or staff photos
- Photographers who want to remove device information before sharing proofs with clients
- Anyone who values privacy when posting photos to social media or websites
Common mistakes
- Sharing the original file rather than the downloaded clean copy - make sure to use the file downloaded from this tool, not the original.
- Assuming social media strips metadata automatically - some platforms do remove EXIF on upload, but behaviour varies by platform and is not guaranteed. Remove it before uploading to be certain.
- Forgetting that screenshots do not contain EXIF - this tool is for camera-originated photos. Screenshots and screen-recorded content do not embed GPS or camera metadata.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata is removed?
All EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata embedded in the image file. This includes GPS coordinates, camera make and model, lens details, date and time taken, exposure settings, and any custom fields. The image visual content is unchanged.
How does it work technically?
The image is drawn to an HTML canvas element and re-exported as a new file. The canvas only captures pixel data, not the original file's metadata container. The result is a clean image with no embedded metadata.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your images never leave your device.
Does removing metadata change image quality?
There is a negligible quality difference because the image is re-encoded. For JPG, a very high quality setting is used. For most practical uses the difference is not visible. If you need pixel-perfect lossless output, use PNG as the input format.
Does this remove the date from the filename?
No. The filename is set by your device or camera and is not part of EXIF metadata. Rename the file manually before sharing if the filename contains a date or location.
Do social media platforms remove EXIF automatically?
Some do (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram remove EXIF on upload), but behaviour varies and is not guaranteed. Removing metadata before uploading ensures your privacy regardless of what the platform does.
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