Remove EXIF Data

Remove EXIF metadata such as GPS and camera details from supported images

About EXIF Data

EXIF data is hidden metadata in images that can contain sensitive information like GPS location, camera model, date taken, and more. Removing it protects your privacy when sharing photos online.

Benefits of Removing EXIF Data

  • Protect your location privacy
  • Remove camera and device information
  • Smaller file sizes
  • Safe photo sharing online

Remove EXIF metadata such as GPS location, camera details, and capture time from a supported image before sharing. The browser redraws the pixels locally and creates a clean download.

What is EXIF metadata removal?

EXIF is information stored alongside image pixels by cameras and phones. This tool removes that metadata by decoding the image and exporting a new canvas image; it does not edit the original file.

When to remove photo metadata

Sharing photos

Create a copy without embedded GPS coordinates or camera details before sending it.

Publishing online

Reduce the metadata attached to an image you plan to post on a website or marketplace.

Cleaning a working copy

Export a fresh image when you do not need the original capture metadata.

How EXIF removal works

The browser decodes the selected image, redraws its visible pixels on a canvas, and exports a new file. JPEG input becomes JPEG; other supported inputs are exported as PNG, so the download extension matches the encoded MIME type.

Metadata removal and image conversion

Original fileUnchangedThe source remains on your device.
JPEG inputJPEG outputVisible pixels are re-encoded and metadata is not copied.
PNG, GIF, WebP, BMP inputPNG outputThe redraw exports a still PNG; animation is not preserved.

Local privacy workflow

The tool accepts PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, and BMP selections that the browser can decode. Processing and download happen locally; a browser decoder may reject an unusual or damaged file.

EXIF removal limits

Canvas redraw removes metadata from the exported copy, but it cannot guarantee removal of information visibly printed into pixels or metadata added later by another app. Non-JPEG input becomes PNG, and animated GIFs become still output.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this remove GPS location from a photo?
It removes EXIF metadata from the exported copy, including embedded GPS fields when they are present; always verify sensitive files before publishing.
Why did my PNG or GIF download as PNG?
The browser canvas exports non-JPEG input as image/png. The filename now follows the actual PNG bytes.
Is my original photo changed?
No. The original file is only read in the browser; the tool creates a separate download.

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