Photo Metadata Remover
100% local processing — nothing is ever uploaded.
or drag, drop, or paste a JPEG, PNG, or WebP — nothing ever leaves your device
Metadata commonly includes: GPS location, device model, camera settings, and timestamps.
How it works
Choose a photo
Drag a JPEG, PNG, or WebP into the box below, or pick one from your device. It's read with your browser's own file APIs — never sent anywhere.
See what it reveals
Instantly view the GPS coordinates, device make and model, lens, software, and timestamps embedded in the file.
Remove it & download
One click strips the metadata and gives you a clean copy to download. Nothing about the original ever left your device.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool upload my photo anywhere?
No. Every step — reading the metadata and removing it — happens locally in your browser using standard Web APIs. You can confirm this yourself: open your browser's developer tools, watch the Network panel, and choose a photo — you won't see a single upload request.
What exactly is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata that cameras and phones automatically embed inside photo files. It commonly includes the exact GPS coordinates where a photo was taken, the make and model of the device, lens details, software used to edit it, and precise timestamps — all invisible unless you go looking for it.
Will removing metadata reduce my photo's quality?
For most JPEGs, no — the tool removes the metadata segments directly from the file's bytes without touching the pixel data, so quality is identical. The only exception is a photo whose orientation tag needs to be applied (e.g. some portrait photos); in that case the pixels are redrawn once to bake in the correct rotation, which is functionally lossless but does mean the file is one JPEG re-encode instead of a byte-level edit.
Which file types are supported?
JPEG, PNG, and WebP. HEIC/HEIF support (the default format on iPhone) is on the roadmap.
Does this work with photos from an iPhone or Android phone?
Yes, as long as the photo has been exported or shared as JPEG, PNG, or WebP — which is the default when you share via Messages, email, AirDrop, or most social apps.
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