How to view EXIF data
- Drop one or more photos on the box, click it to choose files, or paste a copied image. Use the original file from your camera or phone: images saved from social networks have usually been stripped already.
- Each photo gets a card with its privacy warnings, the GPS location (if any) and a summary. Open All metadata to see every field, grouped into camera, exposure, lens, date, GPS, author, IPTC, XMP and color profile.
- Everything is read on your device. Nothing is uploaded, and the map link only opens when you click it.
How to remove EXIF data and location
- Click Remove metadata on a photo, or Remove metadata from all for a batch.
- Check the before/after summary. The cleaned file is read back to confirm that GPS and other metadata are gone.
- Download each cleaned file, or all of them as a ZIP. The original file on your device is not changed.
JPEG, PNG and WebP files are cleaned losslessly: the metadata blocks (EXIF, XMP, IPTC, comments, text chunks, embedded previews and Content Credentials) are cut out and the compressed image data is copied byte for byte, so quality doesn't change. If a photo was taken sideways, a tiny orientation tag is kept so it still displays the right way up. The color profile is kept by default because it contains no personal data and removing it can make colors look dull. HEIC and AVIF photos (the iPhone default) are cleaned in place: the EXIF and XMP data is overwritten while the image data stays untouched, so it works even in browsers that can't display HEIC. TIFF files are re-saved from the decoded pixels using the format and quality you choose.
What the privacy warnings mean
- GPS location: latitude and longitude accurate to a few meters, often including altitude and direction. This is the most sensitive field: a photo taken at home reveals your address.
- Serial numbers: camera and lens serial numbers link photos to one device, even across different accounts.
- Names: artist, owner, copyright and creator fields, and sometimes names of people tagged in face regions.
- Embedded preview: a small copy of the image stored in the EXIF data. Some editors don't update it, so it can show what was cropped out.
- Dates, device and IDs: less sensitive on their own, but useful for linking photos together.
Tips and troubleshooting
- Sharing from a phone: iPhone's share sheet has an Options → Location switch, and many messaging apps strip metadata, but email and cloud links usually keep it. Clean the file first if in doubt.
- No metadata found: the image was probably saved by an app or website that already removed it, or it's a screenshot.
- No preview for HEIC or TIFF: Chrome and Firefox can't display these formats, but the metadata is still read, and HEIC files are still cleaned. TIFF cleaning needs a browser that can open TIFF, such as Safari.
- AI images: removing metadata also removes AI labels and Content Credentials. To check them first, use the AI image detector or the Content Credentials checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF data?
EXIF is information your camera or phone saves inside each photo: the device make and model, lens, exposure settings, date and time, and often the GPS location. Editing apps add more metadata in XMP and IPTC blocks, such as your name, copyright, keywords and edit history.
How do I remove the location from a photo?
Drop the photo here, click Remove metadata and download the cleaned file. The tool removes all GPS data along with the other EXIF, XMP and IPTC fields, then reads the new file back to confirm no location is left.
Does removing metadata reduce image quality?
Not for JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, HEIC or AVIF. The metadata is cut out or overwritten and the compressed image data is copied unchanged, so the pixels are identical. Only TIFF files are re-saved, at the format and quality you choose.
Why does my photo keep an orientation tag after cleaning?
Phones often store photos sideways and use the EXIF orientation tag to display them upright. Removing it would rotate your photo, so the cleaned file keeps just that one tag. It contains no personal information.
Is it safe to check my photos here?
Yes. The files are read and cleaned in your browser and are never uploaded. The only thing that can leave your device is the map: if you click Open in OpenStreetMap, the coordinates are sent to openstreetmap.org.
Do social networks remove EXIF data?
Most large platforms strip GPS and camera data from public images, but not all do, and email, cloud storage links, file transfers and some messaging apps keep the original file. Removing metadata before you share is the only way to be sure.
Can I remove metadata from iPhone HEIC photos?
Yes, in any browser. HEIC files are cleaned in place: the EXIF (including GPS) and XMP data is overwritten while the image data and rotation stay untouched, so there is no quality loss and no conversion to JPEG. Chrome and Firefox can't show a HEIC preview, but cleaning still works.
What is the embedded preview warning?
Many cameras store a small thumbnail inside the EXIF data. Some editors don't update it when you crop or retouch a photo, so the thumbnail can still show the original. Removing metadata deletes it.