Free EXIF Remover — Strip Photo Metadata & GPS Location
Photos carry hidden metadata: GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamps. Remove all of it before sharing. Free for 10 photos per day.
Where EXIF data actually comes from
Nearly every photo taken on a phone or digital camera carries an invisible metadata block embedded in the file alongside the visible pixels — EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data. Cameras write it automatically to help with organizing and editing photos later: GPS coordinates if location services were on, the exact capture timestamp, the camera or phone model and lens settings, and sometimes a small embedded thumbnail. None of that shows up when you look at the photo, which is exactly the problem — sharing the original file also silently shares the location it was taken at, unless something strips that data first.
A real, well-documented risk
Journalists, stalking victims, and people simply selling items online have all inadvertently revealed their home address by sharing an unmodified photo containing GPS EXIF data — it's a recurring, well-documented privacy incident, not a theoretical one. Stripping metadata before sharing a photo outside a platform that already sanitizes it (see the FAQ below) closes that gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information is hidden in my photos?
Typically the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken, the exact date and time, your camera or phone model, and sometimes the editing software used. Anyone you send the file to can read all of it.
How does the removal work?
The image is rebuilt from its raw pixels only — the visual content is untouched, but no metadata container survives the rebuild. EXIF, GPS, XMP, and thumbnail data are all gone.
Don't social networks already strip EXIF?
Major platforms strip it from what viewers see (though they may keep it for themselves). Email, messaging apps, cloud links, and forums often pass the original file through untouched — that's where pre-cleaning matters.
Can EXIF data really reveal where I live?
Yes, if GPS location was enabled when the photo was taken — the exact coordinates are embedded in the file. There are well-documented real cases of people unintentionally revealing their home address this way just by sharing an original, unedited photo.
Is my photo kept on the server?
No. The photo is processed in server memory, streamed back as your download, and immediately discarded.