Metadata
Remove EXIF and Metadata from Photos
Strip hidden data such as GPS location and camera details from JPG, PNG and WebP files without changing a single pixel. Your photos stay on your device.
What gets removed
- GPS location, so photos don't reveal where they were taken
- Camera, lens and phone details
- Date and time stamps
- Editing software and embedded comments
Your pixels are not re-encoded, so image quality does not change. Works with JPG, PNG and WebP.
Your images never leave your device
How to use Metadata Remover
- Drop your JPG, PNG or WebP files on the page or pick them from your device.
- Wait while the hidden data is removed from each file on your device.
- Download the cleaned files one by one, or all together as a zip.
Frequently asked questions
Does removing metadata remove the GPS location?
Yes. GPS coordinates are stored in the EXIF data, and the tool removes all of it. You can confirm by opening the file's properties afterward, where the location fields should be empty.
Does removing metadata reduce image quality?
No. The image is not decoded or re-encoded. Only the hidden data is cut from the file, so every pixel is identical and the file is slightly smaller.
Which formats are supported?
JPG, PNG and WebP. For other formats such as HEIC, use the image converter, which does not carry metadata into the converted file.
Do social networks remove metadata for me?
Some hide location from other viewers but may keep it on their servers, and policies change. If privacy matters, strip the data yourself before uploading.
Can I edit metadata instead of removing it?
Yes, for JPG photos. Choose Edit above the tool, or open the EXIF editor page, to change the title, author, copyright, keywords, date taken or GPS location and keep everything else.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The data is removed in your browser. Your photos never leave your device, and there is no signup or watermark.
About Metadata Remover
Photos carry more information than the picture. Phones and cameras write EXIF data into the file: the time and date, the make and model of the device, the lens and exposure settings and often the GPS coordinates of where you stood. Editing programs add XMP data such as the author name and editing history, and files can include text comments. Anyone who receives the original file can read all of it, which is why people remove it before posting or sharing a photo.
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This tool removes EXIF, XMP and comment data directly from the file's bytes without decoding and re-encoding the image. That makes it lossless: the pixels are untouched, so the picture is exactly as sharp as before, and the file ends up slightly smaller because the metadata is gone. It works with JPG, PNG and WebP. For other formats, convert the image first; the converters on this site do not carry metadata into their output.
Removing metadata matters most for location. A photo taken at home and posted online can reveal your address to anyone who downloads the file, and some sites keep metadata intact when you upload. Stripping the file before you share is the reliable way to be sure. You can check the result yourself: on Windows, open the file's properties and the Details tab, and on a Mac use Get Info or Preview's Inspector. The GPS fields should be gone.
Be aware of what metadata removal does not cover. It does not alter the visible picture, so a street sign, a house number, a face or a reflection still gives away information. Everything runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded, several files are processed in parallel and the results can be downloaded as a zip.