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EXIF Metadata Viewer & Remover

See what's hidden in your photo, then strip it out — free, private, in your browser.

Drag & drop an image, or click to browse

Upload an image to see its metadata.

What Is EXIF Metadata?

Nearly every photo taken with a camera or phone carries hidden metadata alongside the visible image — camera make and model, exposure settings, the date and time it was taken, and sometimes the exact GPS location. This tool reads and displays that data using a dedicated metadata parser, then lets you strip it completely from a downloaded copy by re-encoding the image, which discards every metadata block while leaving the visible picture untouched.

How to Use This Tool

  1. 1Upload your photoDrag and drop it in, or click to browse.
  2. 2Review the metadataCamera details, date taken, and GPS location (if present) are listed instantly.
  3. 3Remove it if you want toClick Remove Metadata & Download for a clean copy with no hidden data.

What EXIF Data Can Actually Expose

  1. 1GPS coordinatesMany phones tag photos with the exact latitude and longitude where they were taken — precise enough to reveal a home address if the photo was taken there and shared without stripping this.
  2. 2Date and timeThe exact moment a photo was taken, sometimes down to the second — occasionally useful information to keep private depending on context.
  3. 3Camera and device detailsMake, model, and sometimes the specific settings used (shutter speed, aperture, ISO) — generally harmless, but still information you may not want attached to every photo you share.

Good to Know

  • EXIF data can include the exact GPS coordinates where a photo was taken — worth checking before posting a photo publicly, especially from a phone.
  • Most PNG screenshots and graphics have no EXIF data at all — this is mostly relevant for photos straight from a camera or phone.
  • Removing metadata does not change how the image looks — only the hidden data attached to the file is stripped.
  • Uploading a photo to most social platforms already strips EXIF automatically on their end — this tool matters most for photos you're sending directly, like by email or messaging apps, which usually don't touch metadata at all.
  • Nothing is uploaded — metadata is read and stripped entirely in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EXIF metadata?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is hidden data embedded in a photo by the camera or phone that took it — things like the camera model, date and time, exposure settings, and sometimes GPS location.

Why would I want to remove it?

Privacy is the main reason — GPS coordinates in a photo can reveal where you live or where a photo was taken. Some people also strip it simply to reduce file size or avoid sharing camera/device details.

Does removing metadata reduce image quality?

No — only the hidden metadata is removed. The visible image content and quality are unaffected (the tool re-encodes at high quality specifically to avoid any visible change).

Do social media sites already remove this for me?

Most major platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X) strip EXIF data automatically when you upload a photo. It's direct sharing — email, messaging apps, personal websites, cloud drive links — where metadata often survives untouched, which is exactly where this tool is most useful.

Can I see the metadata without removing it?

Yes — uploading a photo shows you everything found (camera details, date, GPS if present) without changing the file at all. Removal only happens when you click the Remove Metadata & Download button.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Metadata is read and removed entirely in your browser — nothing leaves your device.