EXIF GPS & Metadata Cleaner
Remove hidden location data and camera settings from your photos.
The Ultimate Guide to EXIF Data & Photo Privacy
Did you know that every photo you take with your smartphone or digital camera contains hidden data? This data, called EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format), can reveal your exact GPS location, the date and time the photo was taken, and even the type of camera you used. While this is useful for photographers, it's a major privacy risk when sharing photos online. Our EXIF GPS Cleaner removes this sensitive information instantly, ensuring your privacy is protected.
What is EXIF Data?
EXIF data is metadata embedded in image files (like JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC). It acts like a digital fingerprint for your photo. Common EXIF fields include:
- GPS Coordinates: Latitude and longitude of where the photo was taken. This can pinpoint your home, school, or workplace.
- Date & Time: The exact second the shutter was pressed.
- Camera Settings: ISO, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, and flash status.
- Device Info: The make and model of your phone or camera (e.g., "iPhone 14 Pro").
- Software: The editing software used to process the image.
Why You Should Remove EXIF Data
Your Photos Are Leaking Your Location. Stop It.
You take a photo of your cat in your living room. You upload it to a forum or send it to a stranger on Discord. Congratulations, you just gave them your exact GPS coordinates.
Most cameras and smartphones automatically embed hidden data called EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) into every picture. This includes your camera model, the date/time, and—scariest of all—your precise latitude and longitude.
Why You Need This Tool
Social media sites like Instagram and Twitter usually strip this data automatically (thankfully). But if you are:
- Sending a photo via email or iMessage.
- Uploading to a blog or personal website.
- Sharing files on Discord (sometimes) or Reddit.
- Selling items on Craigslist or eBay.
...the data might still be there. A stalker or thief can download your image, look at the properties, and see exactly where you live.
What This Tool Actually Does
It takes your image and creates a clean copy. It strips out:
- GPS Data: Latitude, Longitude, Altitude. Gone.
- Device Info: iPhone 15 Pro, Shutter Speed, ISO. Gone.
- Date/Time: When the photo was taken. Gone.
It leaves the image exactly the same. Same quality, same pixels. Just no hidden spy data.
Common Questions
Does this lower image quality?
No. We strip the metadata, not the pixel data. Your photo will look exactly the same.
Do you save my photos?
Absolutely not. This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device. We don't see it, we don't upload it, we don't store it. It's 100% private.
Can I remove EXIF on my phone?
You can turn off location tagging in your camera settings (and you should!), but for photos you've already taken, you need a tool like this to scrub them clean.
Can I recover the data later?
No. Once the metadata is removed, it is gone forever. We recommend keeping a backup of your original photo if you want to preserve the location data for your own memories.
What file formats are supported?
We support the most common image formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, and WEBP.