Image Metadata Remover
Strip EXIF, GPS, camera data and all metadata from images before sharing. 100% client-side. Your photos never leave your device.
When you share a photo, hidden metadata can reveal your location, device, and camera settings. This tool strips all that data by re-rendering the image through a clean canvas.
Drop images or click to upload
JPG, PNG, WebP. Batch upload supported
What Is Image Metadata?
Every photo your phone or camera takes embeds hidden data alongside the visible pixels. This metadata — primarily EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) — records the camera model, lens settings, date and time, and often the exact GPS coordinates where the photo was taken.
Most of this data is invisible until someone deliberately checks. But when you share an image online (on your own site, forums, or file sharing), that metadata travels with the file. Anyone who downloads the image can extract your location, device info, and shooting details.
This tool strips all metadata from your images by redrawing them through the Canvas API. The result is a clean image file with zero embedded data. Everything happens in your browser — your photos never leave your device.
What Gets Removed
| Metadata Type | Examples | Privacy Risk |
|---|---|---|
| GPS Location | Latitude, longitude, altitude | High — reveals where you were |
| Date/Time | When the photo was taken, time zone | Medium — reveals when and where |
| Camera Info | Make, model, serial number, lens | Medium — identifies your device |
| Settings | Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, flash | Low — technical info only |
| Software | Editing software, processing history | Low — reveals your tools |
| Thumbnail | Embedded preview (may show original crop) | Medium — may expose cropped-out content |
What this means for you: GPS data is the biggest concern. If you share photos of your home, workplace, or children, stripping location data should be routine before posting anywhere public.
When to Strip Metadata
Sharing on Your Website
Unlike social media, your own site doesn't strip metadata automatically. Any image you upload to your blog, portfolio, or e-commerce store keeps all its embedded data intact.
Selling Photos Online
Buyers don't need your GPS coordinates or camera serial number. Strip metadata before uploading to stock photo sites or marketplaces. Keep originals with metadata for your own records.
Email Attachments
Email preserves all metadata. When you attach a photo, the recipient gets everything — location, device info, timestamps. Strip before sending to anyone you don't fully trust.
Forums & File Sharing
Discord, Slack, forums, and cloud storage all preserve metadata. If you're sharing images in any of these channels, strip first unless you specifically want the data included.
Platforms That Auto-Strip Metadata
| Platform | Strips EXIF? | Strips GPS? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Stores location internally but removes from public file | |
| Yes | Yes | All metadata stripped on upload | |
| Twitter / X | Yes | Yes | Stripped since 2014 |
| Discord | No | No | Full metadata preserved — strip before sharing |
| Slack | No | No | Full metadata preserved |
| Your own website | No | No | You must strip manually before uploading |
How to Verify Metadata Is Gone
After stripping, always verify. Use our EXIF Viewer to check the cleaned image. You should see zero metadata fields — no GPS, no camera info, no timestamps.
EXIF Viewer shows "No metadata found" or only basic format info (width, height, colour space).
EXIF Viewer shows GPS coordinates, camera model, or timestamps. Run through the remover again or try a different image format.
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How to use this tool
Drop or select one or more images (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Adjust JPG quality if needed (default 95%)
Click 'Remove Metadata & Download'
Common uses
- Stripping GPS coordinates before sharing photos online
- Removing camera and device info for privacy before selling images
- Cleaning metadata from email attachments before sending
- Preparing images for public websites or portfolios
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