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Image metadata remover
Show a photo’s camera, date and GPS position, then re-encode it locally to remove EXIF, GPS and other metadata.
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Add a PNG, JPEG, or WebP image. The file stays on your device and all edits run locally in your browser.
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How does this tool work?
Before you publish a photo or send it to a stranger, it is wise to remove what it says about you: the GPS position where it was taken, the phone model, the exact date and time, sometimes the author's name. This tool first shows that metadata, then downloads a copy of the image that no longer contains it, all within your browser.
Import a JPEG, PNG or WebP image. The Analyze tab shows the name, type, size, dimensions and any EXIF data found: camera, capture date, settings and GPS position. You see exactly what will be removed.
In the Export tab, the option "Remove metadata (EXIF, GPS, camera) on export" is on by default. On download, the image is redrawn and re-encoded in its original format: only the pixels are kept, with no EXIF, XMP, IPTC or comment block.
EXIF orientation is applied to the pixels before export, so the photo stays upright without the orientation tag. A PNG stays lossless; a JPEG or WebP is slightly recompressed. The downloaded file keeps the original name followed by -edited.
How to use this tool
Import the photo
Drop the original JPEG, PNG or WebP file.
Check the metadata
Look in Analyze at what the photo contains: camera, date, GPS position.
Download the cleaned copy
In Export, leave the removal option on and click Download image.
Use cases
Share a photo of a child
Remove the date, location and device before sending it to a group or publishing it.
Send a photographed document
Strip the metadata of a supporting document shot with a phone before passing it on.
Examples
Smartphone photo with a GPS position
Open the copy in the metadata reader afterwards: it shows "No EXIF data in this file". The coordinates, camera and date are gone.
Input
IMG_0412.jpg with camera, capture date and GPS position 45.764043, 4.835659Result
IMG_0412-edited.jpg: same pixels, no EXIF dataPhoto shown sideways in some programs
The browser applies the orientation when decoding, so the exported image is upright everywhere, even in software that would ignore EXIF.
Input
JPEG photo whose EXIF orientation indicates a 90° rotationResult
Copy whose pixels are already rotated, with no orientation tagTips and best practices
- Keep the original in a private folder: the cleaned copy no longer holds the capture date that helps you sort your photos.
- Check the result with the metadata reader when privacy matters.
- A photo can reveal a place without GPS: a street sign, a view from a window or a reflection. Blur those areas if needed.
- Social networks often strip EXIF, but storage services and email attachments do not always: clean before sending.
Sources and references
- CIPA DC-008 — Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras: Exif Version 3.1 (opens in a new tab), Camera & Imaging Products AssociationPage in English
Frequently asked questions
Which metadata is removed?
Everything that travels with the pixels: EXIF (camera, settings, date, GPS), XMP, IPTC, comments and PNG text chunks. Only the image itself is re-encoded.
Does image quality change?
A PNG is re-encoded losslessly. A JPEG or WebP is slightly recompressed, usually invisibly; the dimensions do not change.
Does the file format change?
No. A JPEG stays a JPEG, a PNG stays a PNG and a WebP stays a WebP.
Can I remove only the GPS position?
No. The tool removes all metadata at once, which is the safest choice before sharing.
Will my photo still be upright?
Yes. The orientation recorded by the camera is applied to the pixels before export.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Reading and removing metadata happen in your browser; the photo and its location stay on your device.
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