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EXIF & GPS data stripper

Remove GPS location, camera info and hidden metadata from photos — losslessly, in your browser.

Runs 100% in your browser

Choose a JPEG or PNG to scan for hidden metadata.

How to strip EXIF data from a photo

  1. Select a photo. Choose a JPEG or PNG file. The tool scans it for EXIF, GPS and other metadata.
  2. Review what was found. See the list of metadata segments — a warning appears if GPS location is detected.
  3. Download the clean copy. Download the stripped image; the pixels are unchanged but the metadata is gone.

About EXIF and photo privacy

Every photo your phone or camera takes carries EXIF metadata: the device model, capture time, exposure settings and — if location is enabled — the precise GPS coordinates. Posting such a photo can quietly reveal where you live or work. This tool walks the file structure and removes the metadata segments (EXIF/GPS, XMP, comments and text chunks) without re-encoding the picture, so quality is untouched and the operation is lossless. Everything runs locally in your browser. Want to shrink the file too? Send the clean image to the image compressor.

Frequently asked questions

What is EXIF data and why remove it?
EXIF is hidden metadata embedded in photos — camera model, date/time, settings and often the exact GPS coordinates where the photo was taken. Stripping it protects your privacy before you share or publish an image.
Is the image re-compressed or degraded?
No. This tool removes the metadata segments without touching the image data, so the pixels stay byte-for-byte identical. It is lossless — unlike re-saving through a photo editor.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is read and rewritten entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server or stored.
Which file types are supported?
JPEG and PNG — the two formats that carry EXIF and textual metadata. The tool removes EXIF/GPS, XMP, ICC comments and embedded text chunks while keeping the picture intact.
How do I know if a photo has location data?
After you load an image, the tool reports which metadata it found and flags a warning if GPS coordinates are present.