Does this tool upload my photos?

Not if you choose the on-device option. "Remove on device" processes the photo entirely in your browser — it never leaves your computer or phone. The optional "Remove via server" mode uploads over a secure HTTPS connection and is better for very large files; the image is processed and not stored permanently.

How do I remove the GPS location from a photo?

Upload the photo above and click Remove on device. GPS coordinates are part of the EXIF block, so they are deleted along with the rest of the metadata. You can expand "Show detected EXIF" first to see exactly which location data the photo contains.

Can I see what metadata my photo contains before removing it?

Yes. As soon as you upload an image, the built-in EXIF viewer lists everything it detects — GPS, timestamps, camera make and model, lens, exposure settings, and more. After cleaning, the tool re-checks the file so you can verify the metadata is gone.

Does removing EXIF data reduce image quality?

Your photo stays visually identical. Only the hidden metadata block is affected — the picture itself is preserved. The on-device mode re-encodes at very high quality, and the server mode uses the Sharp image engine to keep your pixels intact.

What image formats are supported?

You can clean JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF files. JPEG photos from phones and cameras carry the most metadata, but screenshots and exported PNGs can contain hidden data too.

Don't Instagram and WhatsApp remove EXIF data automatically?

Major social networks like Instagram, Facebook, and X strip most metadata on upload, but you should not rely on it everywhere: files sent as documents or attachments — for example via WhatsApp's document option, Telegram file sharing, email, or cloud links — often keep full EXIF including GPS. The safest habit is stripping metadata before the photo leaves your device.

Is this EXIF remover free?

Yes — completely free with no signup, no watermark, and no limits on the on-device mode. Upload, inspect, clean, and download as many photos as you like.

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Free EXIF Remover — View & Remove Photo Metadata

Remove EXIF data from photos online before you share them. Upload an image to see every piece of hidden metadata — GPS location, camera model, timestamps — then strip it all in one click, right in your browser with no upload required.

On-device — no upload needed See metadata before you strip it JPEG, PNG, WebP & AVIF

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JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF

On-Device Privacy

Clean photos entirely in your browser — files never touch a server when you use the on-device mode.

See Before You Strip

Inspect every piece of hidden metadata — GPS, camera model, timestamps — before you remove it.

Fast & Verified

One click cleans your photo, then the tool re-scans it so you can confirm the metadata is gone.

How to remove EXIF data in 3 steps

Three simple steps. No software to install.

Upload & inspect

Drop in a JPEG, PNG, WebP, or AVIF and instantly see every piece of hidden metadata it carries.

Remove the metadata

Clean it on your device for total privacy, or via server for very large files — one click either way.

Verify & download

The tool re-scans the cleaned file to prove the EXIF is gone, then you download the safe copy.

When should you strip photo metadata?

Any time a photo leaves your device, its hidden data goes with it. These are the moments it matters most:

Marketplace listings

Selling on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or eBay? Strip the GPS tag so buyers can't see where you live from your product photos.

Files sent as documents

WhatsApp documents, Telegram files, and email attachments keep full EXIF. Clean photos first so location data never travels with them.

Protect your home location

Photos taken at home embed coordinates accurate to a few meters. Remove the geotag before posting anywhere public.

Professional photos

Share client work without leaking shoot locations, gear lists, or editing timestamps embedded by your camera and software.

What is hidden inside your photos?

Every photo from a phone or camera carries an invisible EXIF metadata block. It typically includes the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken (often accurate to a few meters), the exact date and time, your device make and model, lens and exposure settings, and sometimes even the editing software you used. None of it is visible in the picture — but anyone who downloads the file can read it with free tools in seconds. This EXIF remover lets you see exactly what your photo is carrying, then strip the metadata before you share it.

Which apps remove EXIF data for you — and which don't

Big social networks strip most metadata on upload, so a photo posted to your feed usually loses its GPS tag. The danger is everywhere else: files sent as documents keep their full EXIF data, including location — WhatsApp's document option, Telegram file sharing, email attachments, and cloud links all keep the original file as-is.

On-device vs. server cleaning

Remove on device (recommended): the photo is cleaned entirely in your browser using a canvas re-encode. It never touches a server, making it the most private option — ideal for sensitive images. Remove via server: for very large files or less common formats, the server mode uses the Sharp image engine to strip metadata while preserving your original pixels. Files are sent over HTTPS and are not stored permanently. Either way, the tool re-scans the cleaned file and shows you the result, so you can verify the metadata is actually gone instead of taking it on faith.

Three quick privacy wins after cleaning

Turn off geotagging at the source — in your phone camera settings, disable location access so future photos never embed GPS in the first place. Compress before posting — a cleaned photo can still be heavy, so run it through our Image Compressor for faster uploads. For the full picture — including why GPS data in a photo is a real privacy risk and which apps you can't rely on to strip it for you — see our guide on removing EXIF data and GPS location from a photo.

Frequently asked questions

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is hidden metadata your camera or phone embeds in every photo: GPS coordinates of where it was taken, the exact date and time, your device model, and camera settings. Anyone who downloads your photo can read this data, which can reveal your home address or daily routine — so it is worth stripping before you share images publicly.

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