EXIF Metadata Remover
Remove GPS location, camera info, and other hidden metadata from your photos — free, no sign-up, nothing to install. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and HEIC (iPhone photos). Drop your image, see exactly what metadata is embedded, and download a clean copy in seconds. Everything happens right in your browser, so your photos never leave your device.
Drop an image here or click to browse
JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, HEIC — up to 50 MB
How It Works
This free online EXIF remover cleans your images entirely in your browser — nothing is ever sent to a server.
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1. Drop or choose your photo
Pick any JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or HEIC from your device — including photos straight from your iPhone. The file is read directly into your browser's memory and stays on your device the whole time.
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2. See what metadata is inside
Before removing anything, the tool scans the file and shows you exactly what it found — GPS location data, camera make and model, date and time, software, author, and more. You stay in control.
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3. Strip the metadata in your browser
Click Remove EXIF & Metadata. For JPEGs, the hidden metadata segments are cut out of the binary file without touching the image pixels — zero quality loss. For HEIC photos from iPhone, a WebAssembly decoder unpacks the file in-browser and exports a clean JPEG. For PNG and WebP, the Canvas API redraws the image without any metadata.
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4. Download your clean image
The tool shows you the before and after file size, then lets you download the cleaned image instantly. No waiting, no uploading, no account.
Why users love this tool
- Your photos never leave your device — all processing happens in your browser using the FileReader, Canvas, and WebAssembly APIs, not on a server.
- Zero quality loss for JPEG — metadata is stripped from the binary file directly, so the image pixels are not re-encoded or touched.
- Full HEIC support — iPhone photos (HEIC/HEIF) are decoded via a WebAssembly-based libheif decoder that works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
- See before you clean — the metadata scan shows you exactly what's embedded before you remove anything.
- Completely free — no account, no watermarks, no file size limits beyond your browser's memory.
Why Remove EXIF Data?
Every photo taken on a smartphone or digital camera — whether it's a JPG, HEIC from an iPhone, or a RAW converted to PNG — embeds a hidden layer of data called EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) metadata. This data travels invisibly with your image whenever you share it online.
What EXIF can reveal
- 📍 Your exact GPS coordinates at the time the photo was taken
- 📱 The make, model, and serial number of your device
- 🕐 The exact date and time the photo was captured
- 🖥️ Which software was used to edit the image
- 👤 Your name, if set as the artist or copyright holder
When to remove it
- 🌐 Posting photos to social media or public forums
- 📧 Sending images to people you don't fully trust
- 🛒 Listing items for sale on marketplace sites
- 📝 Submitting images to publications or websites
- 🔒 Any time location privacy matters
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser using the FileReader and Canvas APIs. Your images are never sent to or stored on any server.
Does removing EXIF data change the image quality?
For JPEG files, no — metadata segments are removed from the binary without touching the pixels, so quality is identical to the original. For HEIC photos, the image is decoded via WebAssembly and re-exported as JPEG at 95% quality — visually lossless for virtually all photos. For PNG and WebP, the Canvas API re-encodes at 95% quality.
Does this work with HEIC photos from my iPhone?
Yes. HEIC and HEIF files are supported on all modern browsers — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. The tool uses a WebAssembly-based decoder (libheif) to unpack the photo entirely in your browser, then exports a clean JPEG with all EXIF metadata removed. No upload or plugin needed.
What metadata is removed?
The tool removes EXIF (including GPS coordinates, camera info, date/time, software, and author), XMP, and IPTC/Photoshop data. ICC colour profiles are preserved so your image colours display correctly on all screens. For HEIC files, the entire container is decoded fresh, so no metadata from the original container is carried over.
Does social media remove EXIF automatically?
Most major platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) strip EXIF metadata on upload. However, not all platforms do — and your image may pass through several systems before it reaches the final destination. Removing EXIF before uploading gives you certainty, not reliance on third-party behaviour.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free. No account is required, no watermarks are added, and there are no hidden fees.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The tool works in any modern browser on any device — no app or download needed.