What is EXIF data and why does it matter?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata cameras and phones embed in photos - camera make and model, lens, exposure settings, software, timestamps, and often GPS coordinates of exactly where the photo was taken. It can leak your home address, daily routine, and gear.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. The EXIF viewer and metadata remover run entirely in your browser using the Canvas and File APIs. Your image is never uploaded, stored, or sent anywhere - close the tab and nothing remains.

Does this remove GPS location from my photos?

Yes. Stripping metadata re-encodes the image pixels only, discarding the EXIF block entirely - including GPS latitude/longitude, altitude, and capture timestamps - so the clean copy carries no location trail.

Will removing EXIF reduce image quality?

Resolution and pixels are preserved. PNG and lossless inputs are re-encoded losslessly; JPEG and WebP are re-encoded at high quality (about 95%), which is visually identical for sharing and marketplace listings.

Which image formats are supported?

JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and TIFF are supported for both viewing metadata and producing a stripped, clean download. EXIF parsing covers JPEG APP1, PNG eXIf, and WebP EXIF containers.

Why remove metadata before posting online or to a marketplace?

Public photos with EXIF can expose your location, device serial numbers, and editing history. Sellers also use it to keep listing images consistent and free of camera-specific color or orientation tags that some marketplaces reject.

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Frequently asked questions

What is EXIF data and why does it matter?: EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata cameras and phones embed in photos - camera make and model, lens, exposure settings, software, timestamps, and often GPS coordinates of exactly where the photo was taken. It can leak your home address, daily routine, and gear.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?: No. The EXIF viewer and metadata remover run entirely in your browser using the Canvas and File APIs. Your image is never uploaded, stored, or sent anywhere - close the tab and nothing remains.
Does this remove GPS location from my photos?: Yes. Stripping metadata re-encodes the image pixels only, discarding the EXIF block entirely - including GPS latitude/longitude, altitude, and capture timestamps - so the clean copy carries no location trail.
Will removing EXIF reduce image quality?: Resolution and pixels are preserved. PNG and lossless inputs are re-encoded losslessly; JPEG and WebP are re-encoded at high quality (about 95%), which is visually identical for sharing and marketplace listings.
Which image formats are supported?: JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and TIFF are supported for both viewing metadata and producing a stripped, clean download. EXIF parsing covers JPEG APP1, PNG eXIf, and WebP EXIF containers.
Why remove metadata before posting online or to a marketplace?: Public photos with EXIF can expose your location, device serial numbers, and editing history. Sellers also use it to keep listing images consistent and free of camera-specific color or orientation tags that some marketplaces reject.