Remove EXIF Data
Inspect the EXIF metadata hidden in your photos - camera model, date, exposure and GPS coordinates - then re-save the image without it, so location and
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EXIF data is metadata that cameras and phones write into every photo: camera and lens model, exposure settings, date and time, and often the GPS coordinates of where the picture was taken. This tool shows you what is hidden inside a file, then re-saves the image with that information removed.
It matters as soon as you share photos publicly: GPS coordinates can point at your home address, and a timestamp plus device model can identify you. Stripping metadata before posting to marketplaces, forums or social media is a small step with a real privacy payoff. Re-encoding also drops embedded thumbnail previews and editing history that are stored in the file.
How to remove EXIF data from a photo
Add a photo
Review the metadata the tool found
Download the cleaned copy
FAQ
Does deleting EXIF data change the picture?
No. Only the metadata is removed - the visible image stays the same.
Does removing metadata cost quality?
The image is re-encoded once at high quality (JPEG 92). For almost every use the result looks identical; if you need byte-exact output, keep the original and share only the cleaned copy.
Which metadata is actually removed?
Everything the browser does not write back: EXIF, GPS, IPTC, camera and lens details, orientation, embedded thumbnails and editing history.
Can I see the metadata before deleting it?
Yes. When you add a photo, the tool lists camera model, date, exposure values and GPS coordinates when present.
Does it work with PNG or WebP?
Yes, and the file is re-saved cleanly - though PNG rarely carries EXIF in the first place.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Reading and re-encoding both happen locally in your browser.
At a glance
| Input | image |
|---|---|
| Multiple files | No |
| Where it runs | In your browser - files are never uploaded |
| Works offline | Yes — once the page has loaded |
| Price | Free, no sign-up, no watermark |
Choosing between JPG, PNG, WebP and AVIF
These formats solve different problems, and picking the wrong one costs you either quality or file size. JPG is the safest choice for photographs and for anything you need to send to someone else, because every device and program opens it - but it is lossy and has no transparency. PNG is lossless and supports transparency, which makes it right for logos, screenshots, diagrams and anything with sharp edges or text, at the cost of a much larger file. WebP typically beats JPG by 25-35% at the same visible quality and supports transparency, but a few older programs still cannot open it. AVIF compresses even further, especially at low quality settings, but encoding is slower and support is the newest of the four. A practical rule: JPG to send, PNG to edit, WebP for your own website, AVIF when every kilobyte counts and you have checked that your audience can open it.
How much quality you actually lose
Lossy compression throws away detail your eye is least likely to notice - first fine texture, then edges. In practice most photographs look identical to the original down to roughly 75-80% quality, and differences only become obvious around faces, hair, foliage, fabric patterns and text. That is why a portrait and a screenshot need different settings: a face at 60% shows blotchy skin where a landscape at 60% still looks fine. Resizing matters more than quality for perceived sharpness: halving the pixel dimensions usually saves far more than dropping quality from 90 to 60, and the result looks better. If you need a specific file size, reduce dimensions first, then quality, and stop as soon as you hit the target rather than going lower than necessary.