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Strip EXIF and sensitive data for free
Remove GPS, capture time, device model, serial numbers, and other hidden fields before you publish photos online.
What is EXIF?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) stores metadata inside images. It began as a photographer’s notebook, but files now often include geolocation, device identifiers, and more.
Technical data
- Camera make and model
- Lens information
- Shutter speed, aperture, ISO
- Flash settings
- Dimensions and orientation
Sensitive data
- GPS: latitude, longitude, altitude
- Capture date and time
- Device serial numbers
- Editing software
- Thumbnails (sometimes show original crops)
Deleting EXIF: privacy in short
Every photo can carry hidden data: camera settings, capture time, GPS, software, and device hints. Useful for cataloguing, risky when publishing — metadata can reveal where and when you were. This page strips metadata directly in the browser — you download a cleaned copy and keep control.
Attention. Privacy: one photo can hold precise GPS within metres. Social networks often strip some metadata on upload, but email, messengers, and direct file transfer often keep it intact.
Why remove metadata?
Typical cases where extra data in the file works against you.
| Risk | What can happen |
|---|---|
| Location tracking | Photos can expose home, work, routines, and trips via GPS and timestamps. |
| Harassment | Time + coordinates help track movement across a series of shots. |
| Device fingerprinting | Serials and unique field bundles can tie an “anonymous” image to one device. |
| Legal and evidence risk | Metadata can be used to argue time and place of capture in disputes. |
Why the Exif Expert cleaner is convenient
Only in your browser
The cleaner runs locally. Files are not uploaded to our servers or cloud — the backend never sees your shots.
Easy to verify
You can compare photos before and after cleanup using our EXIF viewer or Compare EXIF tool.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove EXIF from a photo?
How do I remove EXIF from a photo?
Open the "Clear EXIF" page, add your images, and click to strip metadata. The tool removes GPS, capture date, device model, serial numbers, and other hidden fields, then lets you download a cleaned copy.
Is removing EXIF free and private?
Is removing EXIF free and private?
Yes. Clearing metadata is free with no registration, and it runs entirely in your browser, so your photos are never uploaded to our servers.
Does removing EXIF reduce photo quality?
Does removing EXIF reduce photo quality?
No. Stripping metadata only deletes the hidden information fields and does not re-encode or degrade the visible image, so the picture looks identical while the file often gets slightly smaller.
Does clearing EXIF remove GPS location from my photo?
Does clearing EXIF remove GPS location from my photo?
Yes. Removing metadata strips the GPS latitude, longitude, and altitude along with the capture date and device details, so the cleaned copy no longer reveals where or when it was taken.
Which formats can I clean and can I do several at once?
Which formats can I clean and can I do several at once?
You can clear metadata from JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, TIFF, HEIC/HEIF, and AVIF, and process several images in one batch. Note that social networks may already strip some tags on upload, while email and messengers often keep them intact.