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Image Tools Runs in browser Privacy Updated 30 Mar 2026

EXIF Remover

Strip EXIF, GPS, and all metadata from photos before sharing — protects your location and privacy.

Output

Click to upload or drag and drop

JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP up to 50MB

Drop multiple files to clean them all at once
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How to use EXIF Remover

  1. Upload your images

    Click the upload area or drag and drop one or more JPG, PNG, or WebP files. Drop a whole folder to batch-clean multiple photos at once.

  2. Review detected metadata

    The tool displays all detected EXIF data — camera model, date/time, GPS coordinates, software history, and more. A warning highlights location data if found.

  3. Choose output settings

    Select an output format (same as input, PNG, JPG, or WebP) and adjust the quality slider for lossy formats.

  4. Remove metadata and download

    Click Remove All Metadata to re-encode the image without any metadata. Download the clean file or use batch download for multiple images.

EXIF Remover FAQ

Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your images never leave your device — this tool works offline after the page loads.

Will GPS location data be removed?
Yes. All GPS coordinates are stripped along with all other EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata. The tool warns you specifically if location data is detected before you proceed.

What metadata does EXIF contain?
EXIF can include GPS coordinates, camera make and model, lens info, shutter speed, aperture and ISO, date/time the photo was taken, editing software (e.g. Lightroom, Photoshop), copyright and artist name, and thumbnail previews.

Does removing metadata reduce image quality?
For PNG output, the process is lossless — only metadata is removed, not pixel data. For JPG and WebP, re-encoding through the Canvas API may introduce minor changes. Use the quality slider (90-95% recommended) to control this.

Is the cleaned image safe to share?
Yes. The Canvas API re-encodes only the raw pixel data — all embedded metadata containers are discarded. No GPS, camera info, or hidden data remains in the output file.

Can I remove EXIF from multiple images at once?
Yes. Drop multiple files or a folder to batch-process all images at once. Each file is cleaned independently and can be downloaded individually or as a batch.

Does this work on iPhone photos (HEIC)?
The tool accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP. iPhone HEIC photos can be converted to JPG first using the image converter tools, then cleaned with this tool.

Is this GDPR compliant for business use?
Stripping GPS and personally identifying metadata helps meet GDPR photo privacy obligations. Consult your legal team for full compliance requirements specific to your use case.

What image formats are supported?
Input: JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP. Output: JPG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF.

Background

Every photo taken on a smartphone or digital camera contains hidden metadata embedded in the file. This can include your exact GPS coordinates, the make and model of your camera, date and time the photo was taken, editing software history, copyright info, and more — data you likely don't want to share publicly when posting photos online.

This EXIF remover reads and displays all detectable metadata before stripping it, so you can see exactly what was hidden in your image. A clear warning appears if GPS location data is detected. Then re-encoding through the Canvas API produces a clean copy with all EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata removed.

Batch processing lets you clean multiple images at once — drop a folder of photos and download them all stripped and privacy-safe. Choose your output format (same as input, PNG, JPG, or WebP) and adjust quality for lossy formats. PNG output is lossless — only metadata is removed, not pixel data.

Use cases: sharing photos on social media, sending images via email, publishing to blogs or websites, GDPR compliance for businesses handling user-submitted photos, and general digital privacy hygiene. Runs entirely in your browser — your files never leave your device.

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