Remove EXIF data
Strip location data and camera metadata from your photos.
Runs in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
- Lossless for JPEG and PNG
- Removes GPS location
- Batch process
How to remove EXIF data from a photo
- Drop your photos here.
- Each photo is cleaned automatically.
- Download the cleaned photos or a ZIP.
What gets removed
| Data | Removed |
|---|---|
| GPS location | Yes |
| Camera make and model | Yes |
| Date and time taken | Yes |
| Lens and exposure settings | Yes |
| Pixel data (the photo itself) | No, kept exactly |
Lossless for JPEG and PNG
For JPEG, the tool reads through the file's markers and rewrites the file without the EXIF, comment and thumbnail segments, leaving every compressed pixel untouched. PNG works the same way with its own metadata chunks (tEXt, zTXt, iTXt, eXIf and tIME). Other formats are decoded and re-encoded, which can cause a very small, usually invisible quality change.
Why some photos take longer
If a JPEG's orientation tag says it needs to be rotated, for example a phone photo taken sideways, the pixels are redrawn upright first so it displays correctly everywhere, since deleting that tag without redrawing would leave the photo sideways. That photo counts as re-encoded rather than a pure metadata strip.
Remove EXIF FAQ
Does this remove GPS location data?
Yes. GPS coordinates are stored in EXIF and are removed along with camera and lens details.
Will this lower the image quality?
For JPEG and PNG it does not, since the metadata is removed without touching the pixel data. Other formats are re-encoded, which can cause a small, usually invisible quality change.
Why did my photo get re-encoded instead of just cleaned?
If a JPEG's EXIF says it should be rotated, the pixels are redrawn upright first so the photo looks right everywhere, since removing that tag would otherwise leave it sideways.
Can I clean many photos at once?
Yes. Drop as many as you like and download them together as a ZIP.
Why remove EXIF data before sharing a photo?
GPS coordinates in EXIF can reveal exactly where a photo was taken, including your home. Many people strip it before posting photos online.
Does this work on HEIC photos from an iPhone?
Yes. HEIC files are decoded and re-encoded to remove their metadata, along with HEIF and other supported formats.
Can I check what was removed?
Yes. After processing, a short summary shows how many files had GPS data found and removed, and how many needed a full re-encode.
Does this remove the small thumbnail some cameras store inside a JPEG?
Yes. Many cameras and phones embed a small preview thumbnail inside a JPEG's EXIF segment, and it is removed along with the rest of the metadata.