📸 EXIF Remover – Strip Metadata & GPS from Images
Remove hidden EXIF data (camera model, date, GPS coordinates, software info) completely. 100% local, no upload – your privacy is guaranteed. Free, unlimited, and instant.
Click or drag & drop an image
JPG, PNG, WebP
🛡️ Why Remove EXIF Data? Protect Your Privacy
When you take a photo with a smartphone or digital camera, the image file often contains hidden metadata called EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format). This data can include your camera model, date and time, shutter speed, and – most critically – GPS coordinates. Sharing such images online without stripping metadata can expose your home location, workplace, or travel routes. Our EXIF remover tool deletes all this information locally, ensuring your privacy remains intact.
📌 How to Remove EXIF from Images (Step by Step)
- Upload an image – Click the upload zone or drag & drop any JPG, PNG, or WebP file.
- Review EXIF metadata – The tool reads and displays all existing metadata (camera, GPS, dates).
- Get stripped version – A cleaned preview appears instantly without any EXIF data.
- Download the sanitized image – Save the EXIF‑free version to your device.
Note: The process uses canvas re‑encoding, which completely removes all metadata. The output format is PNG (lossless) to avoid JPEG recompression artifacts. Your original file is never uploaded – everything runs in your browser.
⚡ Key Features of Our EXIF Remover
✔ No upload, fully client‑side: Your images never leave your computer – 100% private.
✔ Removes all metadata: GPS coordinates, camera make/model, date/time, software, thumbnail, and more.
✔ Free & unlimited: No registration, no watermarks, no file size limits (except browser memory).
✔ Supports popular formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP (more coming).
✔ Instant previews: Compare original and stripped images side‑by‑side.
📢 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does this tool remove EXIF from PNG or WebP?
A: Yes. PNG and WebP may also contain metadata (tEXt, zTXt, etc.). Our method strips everything because the image is redrawn onto a canvas and exported as a clean PNG.
Q: Will the image quality degrade?
A: The stripped image is saved as PNG (lossless). For JPEG originals, you will not lose quality; however the file size may increase. We prioritize privacy and quality over file size. If you need JPEG output, you can later convert it using another tool.
Q: Can you remove EXIF from HEIC files?
A: Currently we support JPG, PNG, WebP. For HEIC, please convert to JPEG first using a converter.
Q: Is it really 100% safe?
A: Absolutely. The entire process occurs inside your browser – no data transmission, no server logs. We recommend this tool for sensitive images like ID cards, personal photos, or property documents.
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