EXIF Viewer & Remover
View photo metadata and strip GPS, camera data for privacy
How to use EXIF Viewer & Remover
- Upload a photo (JPEG works best for EXIF data).
- View all embedded metadata: camera model, settings, GPS, dates.
- If GPS data is found, a warning is shown with a map link.
- Click Strip All Metadata to create a clean copy without any EXIF data.
Photo metadata and privacy
Every photo taken with a smartphone or digital camera contains hidden metadata called EXIF data. This includes the exact GPS coordinates where the photo was taken, the date and time, your device model, and detailed camera settings.
When you share photos online, this metadata travels with the file. Anyone who downloads your photo can see where you were, when you were there, and what device you used. Some social platforms strip EXIF on upload, but many do not.
This tool lets you inspect exactly what metadata your photos contain, then strip it with one click before sharing. The cleaned image is re-encoded without any metadata while preserving visual quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in photos by cameras and phones. It includes camera model, settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), GPS coordinates, date/time, and more.
Why should I remove EXIF data?
EXIF data can reveal your location (GPS coordinates), the exact time a photo was taken, and your device model. Removing it before sharing photos online protects your privacy.
Which file formats contain EXIF data?
JPEG and TIFF files contain EXIF data. PNG files do not have traditional EXIF but may contain similar metadata in tEXt chunks. WebP and HEIC can also contain EXIF.
Does removing EXIF data affect image quality?
No. This tool strips only the metadata without re-encoding the image pixels, so there is zero quality loss.