Remove metadata from a photo
See the hidden location, camera and author data in a photo, then strip it. The image is read and cleaned in this browser tab and never uploaded.
How it works
Photos carry hidden metadata: where and when they were taken (GPS location and time), the camera or phone model, editing software, and sometimes the photographer’s name. Sharing a photo often means sharing all of that without realising it.
This tool reads that metadata and shows it to you, flagging GPS location in particular. When you strip it, the file’s metadata blocks (EXIF, XMP, IPTC and comments) are rewritten out while the compressed image data is copied through byte for byte, so the photo itself is unchanged, only the hidden data is gone.
Everything happens in your browser. The photo is never uploaded.
How to use it
- 1 Choose a photo (JPEG or PNG).
- 2 Review the metadata it found, GPS location is flagged in red.
- 3 Press “Remove all metadata”.
- 4 Download the clean copy.
Good to know
- Lossless: the image pixels are untouched, only the hidden data is removed.
- GPS location is the field most worth removing before posting publicly.
- You can inspect the metadata of HEIC photos as well.
- Everything runs in your browser; the photo is never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF / photo metadata?
It is data embedded alongside the image: GPS coordinates, date and time, camera or phone model, orientation, editing software, and occasionally author or copyright.
Does removing metadata change how the photo looks?
No. Only the metadata is removed. The image pixels are copied unchanged, so quality is identical.
How do I remove GPS location from a photo before posting it?
Choose the photo. If it contains GPS data the tool warns you; press “Remove all metadata” and download the clean copy.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. It is read and cleaned inside your browser tab.
Which formats are supported?
JPEG and PNG for lossless stripping. You can also inspect the metadata of HEIC photos.
Related tools
Your files are processed on your device and are not uploaded. You can verify this in your browser’s developer tools under the Network tab.