EXIF & GPS Metadata Remover
Protect your privacy online with this free photo metadata cleaner. Extract and view camera make, model, lens settings, exposure, and exact GPS coordinates, then strip all metadata to create clean, anonymized images.
Drop photos here to inspect & wipe EXIF data
Supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP images
Step-by-Step Instructions
Upload Photos with Embedded Metadata
Select or drag and drop your JPG, PNG, WebP, or TIFF photos into the EXIF scrubber.
Audit Detected Metadata Tags
Review detected EXIF tags including GPS coordinates, camera model, lens serial number, date/time stamps, and creator info.
Execute One-Click EXIF Scrubbing
Strip all exchangeable image file format (EXIF), IPTC, and XMP metadata blocks from the binary image header.
Download Privacy-Sanitized Image
Save your clean image in full original resolution with zero trace of personal location or device data.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Complete metadata scrubbing: strips GPS geolocation coordinates, device serial numbers, camera model, and shooting timestamps
- Header-level binary stripping removing EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and Photoshop thumbnail preview blocks (`APP1`, `APP2`, `APP13` markers)
- Preserves 100% of photographic pixel fidelity without lossy re-compression artifacts
- Protects privacy before sharing personal photos on social media, Craigslist, forums, or online marketplaces
- Batch scrubbing queue processing entire photo libraries in seconds
- 100% private in-browser execution: photos are sanitized locally on your device
Frequently Asked Questions
What sensitive personal information is stored inside image EXIF metadata?
Digital cameras and smartphones automatically embed extensive metadata inside image files, including exact GPS latitude/longitude coordinates (which can reveal your home address), device model, camera serial number, date and time taken, software version, and thumbnail previews.
Does removing EXIF metadata alter or degrade image quality?
No. The EXIF scrubber operates at the binary file structure level by removing the `APP1` and `XMP` metadata header chunks while leaving the underlying compressed image bitstream untouched. The visual pixel data is 100% identical and lossless.
Why should I strip EXIF data before uploading photos to marketplaces?
Uploading photos taken at home to Craigslist, Reddit, or forums can inadvertently expose your exact GPS physical location and device information to bad actors. Stripping EXIF data ensures complete privacy protection.
Are my photos uploaded to any server during the scrubbing process?
No. The binary inspection and header stripping execute entirely within your browser runtime. No images are transmitted over the network.
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