Strip EXIF Data Online
Remove metadata from images for privacy. Strip GPS location, camera info, timestamps. Free.
Why Strip EXIF Data?
Photos from smartphones and cameras embed hidden EXIF metadata — including GPS coordinates accurate to within a few meters, camera model, and timestamps. Stripping it before sharing protects your location and other private details; this tool removes it by re-encoding the image through WebAssembly, entirely on your device.
What Gets Removed
- GPS location coordinates
- Camera make and model
- Date and time the photo was taken
- Software used to edit the image
- Lens and exposure settings
Uploading to social media doesn't guarantee this is handled for you — many platforms only strip GPS from the copy shown publicly, while keeping the original with full metadata on their own servers. Not sure what a photo actually contains? Check with the EXIF / Metadata Viewer first.
After stripping metadata, compress your images to reduce file size, or resize them for web use.
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF data?
Metadata embedded in photos — including GPS coordinates, camera and lens model, settings, and the date and time the photo was taken.
Why remove EXIF before sharing?
GPS tags can reveal exactly where a photo was taken, accurate to within a few meters. Stripping metadata protects your location and other private details.
Does it change how the image looks?
No — only the hidden metadata is removed; the visible pixels, resolution, and quality are unchanged.
Is it private?
Yes — metadata is stripped in your browser, and the original is never uploaded.
Don’t social media sites already strip GPS data?
Behaviour varies by platform, and many only remove it from the copy shown publicly while keeping the original with full metadata on their own servers. Strip it yourself before uploading if you want certainty.
What formats can I strip metadata from?
JPEG, PNG, and WebP are supported — the same formats this tool processes everywhere else.
Does stripping EXIF remove more than GPS?
Yes — camera and lens model, exposure settings, and the timestamp are removed too, along with any XMP or IPTC fields the file carries.
Can I check what metadata a photo has before stripping it?
Yes — use the EXIF / Metadata Viewer first to see exactly what’s embedded, then strip it here.