EXIF Metadata Viewer & Stripper
Photos carry hidden EXIF metadata: the camera and lens, exposure settings, timestamps, and often the exact GPS coordinates where the shot was taken. That is useful for photographers but a real privacy risk when you share images online — a single upload can reveal your home address or daily routine. This tool reads the metadata embedded in a photo and displays it, including any location data, so you can see exactly what a file would disclose.
It then lets you download a clean copy of the image with the metadata removed, ready to post or send without leaking where and when it was taken. The picture is decoded and re-saved entirely in your browser using the File and Canvas APIs, so your photos are never uploaded — important when the whole point is protecting private images. Drop in a photo to inspect what it is carrying, then export a stripped version for safe sharing.
Inspect the metadata embedded in a photo (including GPS location), then download a clean copy with all metadata removed. Everything runs in your browser — your photo is never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
- What is EXIF metadata?
- Information cameras and phones embed in photos, such as the device model, exposure settings, date and time, and frequently the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken.
- Why should I remove it before sharing?
- Because location and timestamp data can reveal your home, workplace, or routine. Stripping metadata lets you share images without disclosing where and when they were taken.
- Are my photos uploaded to be processed?
- No. Metadata is read and removed locally using the File and Canvas APIs. Your images never leave your device, which is essential for private photos.
- Does stripping metadata reduce image quality?
- The visible image is preserved when re-saved; only the hidden metadata is discarded. Re-encoding may change the file size slightly, but the picture itself remains intact.
- Which files are supported?
- Common photo formats such as JPEG that carry EXIF data. The viewer shows the embedded fields, including GPS when present, before you export a clean copy.