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Photo Metadata Viewer & Remover

View and strip hidden EXIF and GPS data from photos.

Upload a photo to see any hidden metadata it contains — like camera details, the date taken, or GPS location — then download a cleaned copy with that data removed.

Click to upload or drag and drop a photo here

JPG, PNG, or WebP · up to 25 MB

How to Use This Tool

  1. Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP photo.
  2. Review the file information and any EXIF metadata found.
  3. Select "Remove Metadata & Download" to save a cleaned copy.

How It Works

Viewing metadata reads the file’s bytes directly in your browser and looks for a standard EXIF block inside JPEG files. Removing metadata redraws the image onto an HTML canvas and re-encodes it — canvas output never includes the original file’s metadata, so the result is clean.

Example

A photo taken on a smartphone often includes the camera model, the exact date and time, and GPS coordinates accurate to a few meters. This tool shows you exactly what is embedded before you decide whether to share the original or a cleaned copy.

Benefits

  • See exactly what a photo reveals before sharing it.
  • Remove GPS location and camera details in one click.
  • Fully private — nothing is uploaded to check or clean a photo.

Important Notes

This tool only reports metadata it was able to detect and parse; it is not a guarantee that a file contains no other embedded data. Always assume any file you share publicly could contain information you did not intend to include, and remove metadata before sharing sensitive photos.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What metadata can this tool see?

For JPEG files, it reads standard EXIF fields when present: camera make and model, date taken, exposure time, f-number, ISO, focal length, and GPS coordinates. PNG and WebP files are supported for viewing basic file information and for metadata removal, but this tool does not parse embedded metadata formats specific to those file types.

Does this upload my photo anywhere to check its metadata?

No. The file is read and parsed entirely in your browser using the File API. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

How does "remove metadata" actually work?

The image is redrawn onto a canvas and re-encoded from scratch. Canvas image encoding does not carry over EXIF or other metadata, so the downloaded copy is a clean version with that data stripped.

Will removing metadata reduce image quality?

The re-encoding uses a high quality setting, but any re-encoding of a JPEG involves some recompression. If you need a pixel-identical file with only metadata removed, a dedicated desktop tool may preserve quality more precisely — this tool prioritizes simplicity and privacy.

Why would I want to remove GPS data from a photo?

Many phone cameras embed the exact location where a photo was taken. Removing that GPS metadata before sharing a photo publicly (for example, on social media or a marketplace listing) prevents others from seeing where the photo was taken.

Can I check metadata without downloading a cleaned copy?

Yes, viewing metadata does not require downloading anything — the "Remove Metadata & Download" button is a separate, optional step.