How to remove EXIF metadata from photos

Photos carry hidden metadata — often including GPS coordinates. Here's how to strip it before you post or send an image.

Open EXIF Remover

What EXIF can reveal

GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken
Date and time of capture
Camera or phone model and settings

Steps

Open the EXIF remover and drop your photos.
The images are re-encoded on a canvas, which drops all embedded metadata.
Download the clean copies — pixels only, no hidden data.

Tools used in this guide

EXIF RemoverStrip metadata for privacy Image Metadata ViewerInspect EXIF & image metadata Image CompressorShrink image file size without visible quality loss

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How to remove EXIF metadata from photos — FAQ

EXIF can reveal where and when a photo was taken and on what device. Stripping it protects your location and privacy.