Free EXIF Data Viewer & Remover

Q: What exactly gets removed?

All EXIF metadata: GPS coordinates, date and time, camera make and model, exposure settings, lens info, software fingerprints, edit history, and thumbnails.

Q: Does removing EXIF change the photo itself?

No — only the hidden metadata is stripped. The pixels are identical to the original.

Q: Do social networks already strip this?

Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter strip most EXIF on upload. WhatsApp, Signal, most forums, classifieds, real estate portals, and direct downloads do not. When in doubt, strip it first.

Q: Are my photos uploaded?

No. Metadata is read and stripped in your browser. The photos never leave your device.

Q: Can I keep some fields and remove others?

Yes — advanced mode lets you keep date and camera info while stripping GPS, or vice versa. The default is to remove everything, which is what most people want.

Q: Does this work on HEIC photos from iPhone?

Yes. The tool reads HEIC natively and can strip EXIF from it without first converting to JPG.

View hidden image metadata (GPS, Date, Camera) and remove it instantly. Protect your privacy before sharing photos.

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Strip the hidden metadata out of your photos before you share them. EXIF data includes GPS location, camera model, date, and editing history — none of which you probably want attached when you post to a dating app, a classified listing, or a support ticket. Runs in your browser, so the originals and the cleaned versions both stay on your device.

What EXIF data is actually in your photos

Every photo your phone takes embeds a block of hidden data: the GPS coordinates of where it was taken, the timestamp, the camera make and model, exposure settings, and often the software used to edit it. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter strip most of this on upload, but plenty of sites do not — including real estate portals, dating apps, classified listings, forum image hosts, and WhatsApp status. Anyone who downloads the photo from one of those can read the original GPS coordinates of your home, work, or kids' school.

When to remove EXIF

Always remove it before posting to sites that do not strip it — classifieds (Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace *does not strip*, OfferUp), real estate listings from your phone, dating profiles, forum image uploads, support tickets with developers. For personal photos going to family, the metadata is usually fine. For anything going to the public internet, strip it. The tool shows you exactly what was in the file before and after, so you can see what you are removing.

Beyond EXIF — other privacy steps

EXIF is one layer. If your photo shows identifiable faces, license plates, or addresses, combine this with the blur tool to redact those before posting. If the photo contains a screen or document you want to anonymize, the magic eraser can remove specific text. For photos going to a public resume or portfolio, you probably want cleaner metadata and a consistent watermark — pair this with the watermark tool.

Common ways people use it

Classified listings and marketplaces

Strip GPS before posting to Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or eBay so buyers can not pinpoint your home from the photo.

Dating profiles

Remove location metadata from selfies before uploading so your exact coordinates are not shared with matches.

Real estate and rental listings

Agents and landlords often snap quick phone photos that embed GPS. Strip before posting to avoid tipping off the exact address.

Support tickets and bug reports

Screenshots and photos sent to support teams can leak device info and timestamps. EXIF cleanup gives you a clean attachment.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly gets removed?

Does removing EXIF change the photo itself?

Do social networks already strip this?

Are my photos uploaded?

Can I keep some fields and remove others?

Does this work on HEIC photos from iPhone?

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