Strip EXIF Data From Photo
Photos taken on phones and cameras often carry hidden EXIF metadata: the exact G
Photos taken on phones and cameras often carry hidden EXIF metadata: the exact G
How to use Strip EXIF Data From Photo
- Choose a photo — the tool instantly shows the hidden EXIF, GPS, and camera details stored in it.
- Pick an output format and JPG quality if you want, or keep the original format.
- Download the cleaned copy, which contains the same image with all metadata removed.
About Strip EXIF Data From Photo
Photos taken on phones and cameras often carry hidden EXIF metadata: the exact GPS coordinates where the picture was taken, the device make and model, the lens, editing software, and the date and time. When you share that photo online, all of it usually travels with the file. This tool reads that metadata locally and shows you what is there, then hands you a cleaned copy with it removed.
It works by re-encoding the image through your browser's canvas. Decoding the pixels and re-saving them produces a fresh JPG or PNG that contains only the image data, so EXIF, GPS, and other metadata blocks are dropped in the process. The visible picture and its dimensions stay the same; only the hidden tags are gone. You can keep the original format, force JPG (smaller) or PNG (lossless), and set JPG quality.
Everything runs privately in your browser. The photo is never uploaded to any server, and there is no account or sign-up. The metadata preview reads the most revealing JPG EXIF tags (camera, date, GPS); some formats or unusual files may not expose readable tags, but the cleaned copy is always re-encoded so embedded metadata is removed regardless.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this really remove GPS location from my photo?
- Yes. Because the image is re-encoded from its pixels into a fresh file, the EXIF block that holds GPS coordinates is not carried over. If your original contained a location, it is shown in the metadata list before removal and will not be present in the downloaded copy.
- Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
- No. All reading and re-encoding happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API. The file never leaves your device, and there is no sign-up or server involved.
- Will removing metadata change how the photo looks?
- No visible change to the image or its pixel dimensions. Choosing JPG output re-compresses the image, so very high compression (low quality) can soften fine detail; keep quality at 92 or higher, or choose PNG, for a near-identical result.
- What file types are supported?
- Any image your browser can open — JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and similar. The readable metadata preview is strongest for JPG (EXIF); other formats may show no tags, but the output is still re-encoded to strip embedded metadata.
- Why does it say no metadata was found?
- Some files carry no EXIF tags — for example many PNGs and WebPs, screenshots, or images that were already stripped. The tool still gives you a clean re-encoded copy so any remaining embedded metadata is removed.
- Does it also remove the color profile or copyright info?
- Re-encoding drops embedded EXIF and most metadata blocks, including author and copyright tags stored in EXIF. It is intended for privacy cleanup rather than preserving color profiles, so treat the output as a stripped-down copy of the pixels.