EXIF Data Viewer & Remover
See the hidden EXIF metadata in your photos — including GPS location — and strip it all before sharing. Free, private, in-browser.
About the EXIF Data Viewer & Remover
Every photo from a phone or camera carries hidden EXIF metadata: the exact GPS coordinates where it was taken, the date and time, your camera model and even the editing software you used. This tool shows you exactly what a photo reveals, then strips all of it with one click — before you post the picture online.
Everything happens in your browser. The photo is parsed and cleaned on your own device and is never uploaded to any server, which is exactly what you want from a privacy tool. If GPS coordinates are present, a clear warning highlights them so you know the photo can be traced to a location.
Removal works by re-encoding the image through a canvas at 95% quality, which discards every metadata block — EXIF, GPS, XMP and thumbnails — while keeping the pixels looking identical. It is the safe way to prepare photos for marketplaces, social media, forums and anywhere else strangers might download them.
How to Use the EXIF Data Viewer & Remover
- 1Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP photo.
- 2Review the metadata table — camera, date taken, software and, if present, a highlighted GPS location warning.
- 3Click Remove Metadata & Download.
- 4Share the cleaned copy; the original on your device is untouched.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remove the location from a photo before posting it?
Upload the photo here — if it contains GPS coordinates you will see them highlighted with a privacy warning. Click Remove Metadata & Download and the saved copy has no location data at all. The cleaning happens in your browser, so the photo is never sent anywhere in the process.
What information does EXIF data reveal about me?
Typically the exact GPS latitude and longitude where the photo was taken, the date and time down to the second, your phone or camera make and model, lens details, and sometimes your name or editing software. Anyone who downloads your original photo can read all of this with free tools.
Does removing EXIF data reduce image quality?
Very slightly for JPGs, because the image is re-encoded at 95% quality to guarantee every metadata block is gone — in practice the difference is invisible. PNG re-encoding is lossless. The pixel dimensions never change, and file size often drops a little because the metadata itself is removed.
Do Instagram and Facebook remove EXIF data automatically?
Major social networks strip most metadata from the copies they display, but they read it first — and marketplaces, forums, blogs and email attachments often keep the original file intact. Cleaning the photo yourself before uploading is the only way to be certain the data never leaves your device.
Is my photo uploaded when I check its metadata?
No. The metadata is parsed by JavaScript running in your browser, and the cleaned copy is produced by your browser's own canvas encoder. Nothing is transmitted, stored or logged on any server — you can even go offline after the page loads and the tool keeps working.