Remove Image Metadata
Strip EXIF data, GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamps, and all hidden metadata from JPEG, PNG, and WebP files — instantly, privately, in your browser.
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What is image metadata?
Every photo your camera or smartphone takes automatically embeds a layer of invisible data alongside the pixels you can see. This hidden data — called EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data — can include the precise GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken, the exact date and time (down to the second), the make and model of the device, lens focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, whether a flash fired, and sometimes your name or copyright notice.
Most people are unaware this data exists. When you share an image online, you may inadvertently be sharing far more information than you intend.
Real situations where removing metadata protects you
- Selling items online (eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist). A photo taken at home and uploaded to a marketplace listing may contain the GPS coordinates of your home address. Anyone who downloads the image and reads its EXIF data can pinpoint where you live.
- Dating app profile photos. Profile pictures taken at home or near your usual locations can reveal your neighbourhood or regular spots if EXIF data is preserved in the upload.
- Journalists and activists. Photographers working in sensitive environments may inadvertently embed the GPS location of a source, a protest location, or a confidential meeting place into their images. Stripping metadata before transmitting photos is standard practice in responsible journalism.
- Real estate photography. Listing photos of a property for sale reveal the GPS location of the address in EXIF data. If the listing is later removed but the images circulate, the address is still discoverable through the image file.
- Children's photos shared online. Photos of children shared on parenting forums, family blogs, or public social media profiles can include the GPS location of your home, school, or daycare in the EXIF data.
- Portfolio websites and creative professionals. Uploading full-resolution images to your portfolio or stock photo site with camera settings and timestamps exposed can reveal proprietary information about your workflow and equipment.
- Legal documents and whistleblowers. A photo of a document or scene taken as evidence may embed the location and device of the photographer. Removing EXIF data before sharing protects the source.
What data does the tool remove?
This tool strips all of the following EXIF fields from your image:
How it works
The tool reads your image entirely within the browser using the File API. It draws the raw pixel data onto an HTML Canvas — this process inherently discards all EXIF metadata, because canvas only contains pixel values, not file headers. The canvas is then exported back to a JPEG, PNG, or WebP file. The output contains zero metadata. No data is ever sent to a server, and the tool never has access to anything beyond the image you provide.
Frequently asked questions
What types of metadata are removed?
The tool removes all EXIF data including GPS coordinates, camera make and model, lens information, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, timestamps, author name, copyright notice, and software used to edit the image.
Does removing metadata affect image quality?
No. The pixel data is preserved at 95%+ fidelity. The only data removed is the invisible metadata fields embedded alongside the image. The visible image remains identical.
Do social media platforms remove metadata automatically?
Most major platforms — Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook — strip metadata when you upload images. However, some platforms (like Flickr, LinkedIn in some cases, and direct file sharing) may not. Removing metadata before uploading is the safest approach.
Can someone recover the metadata after I remove it?
No. Once metadata is stripped and the new image is saved, the data is gone. There is no steganographic or recoverable version of the metadata in the output file.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API. Your images are never uploaded to any server. We never see your files.