Remove Image Metadata
Strip GPS location, camera info, timestamps, and all hidden EXIF data from your photos before sharing them online.
Click or drag an image here
JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF — any format
How to Remove EXIF Metadata
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Upload your image — JPEG, PNG, HEIC, or any other format.
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The tool scans and displays how many metadata fields (including GPS) are present.
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Choose your output format (JPEG, PNG, or WebP) and quality level.
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Click Strip All Metadata to process the image via the browser Canvas API.
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Download your clean image — zero metadata, fully private.
FAQs
Why should I remove metadata from photos?
Photos taken on smartphones embed GPS coordinates, timestamps, and device information. Sharing photos with this data can reveal your home address, daily routine, or device details to strangers.
How does metadata removal work?
The image is redrawn onto an HTML Canvas and exported as a new file. Canvas export produces a clean image with zero EXIF data — it's impossible for metadata to survive the process.
Will removing metadata degrade image quality?
Choosing JPEG will re-compress the image at your chosen quality (default 92% — visually lossless). Selecting PNG produces a fully lossless output at the cost of a larger file size.
Does this tool upload my images anywhere?
No. All processing happens in your browser using the Canvas API. Your images never leave your device.
Can I verify the metadata has been removed?
Yes. After downloading, use the Image Metadata Viewer tool on this site to confirm zero EXIF fields remain in the processed image.