Remove EXIF Data

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in image files by cameras and phones. It stores technical details: camera make and model, date and time taken, exposure settings (f-stop, shutter speed, ISO), and sometimes GPS coordinates.

EXIF is useful for photographers and organizers but can be a privacy risk when shared. Anyone who receives your photo can extract this metadata with simple tools — including your exact location if GPS was enabled when you took the photo.

Many smartphones embed GPS coordinates in photos by default. When you share a photo with EXIF intact, recipients can see where it was taken — often with precise accuracy. This can reveal your home, workplace, or favorite places.

Stripping EXIF before sharing removes this risk. This tool displays a warning if GPS data is found and lets you download a clean version with all metadata removed.

EXIF is stored in a specific segment of the file (e.g., APP1 in JPEG). It uses a TIFF-like structure with tags and values. Tags identify the type of data (e.g., Make, Model, DateTime, GPS). Values can be text, numbers, or rationals (for coordinates).

When you strip EXIF, the image is redrawn to a canvas and exported as a new file. Canvas output does not preserve metadata — so the result is a clean image with no embedded tags.

Strip when posting publicly: social media, forums, listings, or public portfolios. Strip when submitting to contests or clients if you prefer not to share camera or location info. Strip when archiving images for privacy.

Keep EXIF when sharing with trusted parties, when you need to preserve editing history, or when you want to prove authenticity or provenance. For maximum privacy, strip before any public upload.