Remove EXIF metadata from an image
Remove a photo's EXIF metadata (GPS location, camera model, exact date) before sharing it, protecting your privacy.
Processed on your device. Nothing is sent to any server.
or click to select it
Re-encodes the image through a canvas, first applying the correct orientation so it doesn't come out rotated: canvas doesn't preserve any EXIF metadata, so the result comes out completely clean.
Use cases
- Removing GPS location from a photo before posting it on social media.
- Stripping camera model and other technical data before sharing an image.
- Cleaning metadata before uploading photos to a public website.
How it works
- 1
Upload your photo
Drag the file in or pick one from your device (JPG, PNG or WEBP).
- 2
Download the clean version
The image is processed automatically and ready to download.
Technical details
- Accepts JPG, PNG and WebP, and returns the same format with the same file name.
- All embedded metadata is removed: EXIF (camera, date, GPS), but also author or copyright fields and the color profile.
- JPGs and WebPs are re-encoded, with a minimal quality loss that usually isn't noticeable; PNGs lose nothing.
- To check what data the photo had before cleaning it, use the view EXIF metadata tool.
- Limits: one image at a time, up to 25 MB and 40 megapixels.
Frequently asked questions
Does the photo come out rotated after cleaning it?
No: the correct orientation is applied automatically before removing the metadata, so the photo looks the same as before, just without the EXIF information.