EXIF Remover — Strip Image Metadata, GPS & Camera Info
Strip every EXIF metadata field from an image in a single pass — GPS coordinates, camera make/model/serial, lens, timestamps and more. The tool re-encodes your file through the Canvas API, which keeps the visual pixels bit-identical while discarding the metadata blocks that ride alongside them. Essential for any photo you plan to share publicly or hand to a stranger.
How to remove EXIF metadata
- Drop your image onto the tool or click to browse. JPG and PNG both work.
- The tool re-encodes the image through the Canvas API, which strips all EXIF metadata in the process.
- Compare original and cleaned file sizes — the difference is the size of the metadata that was removed.
- Download the cleaned copy. The pixels are identical; only the metadata is gone.
Common use cases
- Stripping GPS coordinates before sharing a photo of your home or workplace publicly.
- Removing camera model, serial number and timestamp from photos shared with strangers.
- Cleaning metadata from photos sourced from other photographers before republishing.
- Meeting privacy compliance requirements that forbid embedded personal metadata in shared images.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is in EXIF?
EXIF can include camera make/model/serial, lens, exposure settings, date/time, and GPS coordinates. Some phones embed extensive location data unless you turn it off at the OS level.
Does stripping EXIF change how the photo looks?
No. EXIF is metadata separate from pixel data. The cleaned image is visually identical to the source.
Can I verify the EXIF is gone?
Yes. Use any EXIF viewer (e.g. macOS Preview's Inspector, exiftool) on the output — it should report no metadata fields.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The re-encode happens locally on the Canvas. Nothing leaves the device.
About EXIF metadata
EXIF is a metadata sidecar embedded in most JPG, PNG and TIFF files by cameras and phones. It can include GPS coordinates (pinpointing your home or workplace), camera serial numbers (linking photos to a device you own), timestamps, and even thumbnails that sometimes survive a crop. For personal photos shared publicly this is a privacy risk; for commercial photography it can leak client or location details you did not intend to share.
- Strips every EXIF metadata field in one pass
- Re-encodes pixels through Canvas — visually lossless
- Works on JPG, PNG and most browser-readable formats
- Preserves image dimensions and visible colours
- Reports before/after file size so you see the metadata weight
- Your images never leave your device
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