How to Remove EXIF Data from Photos — 3 Easy Steps
- Add a photoChoose or drop a JPEG, PNG or WebP. The file is read in your browser and never uploaded.
- Read what it foundBefore anything is removed you see the coordinates, camera make and model, serial number, timestamp and software stored in the file.
- Download the clean copyThe EXIF, IPTC, XMP and comment blocks are cut out and the cleaned file downloads. Your original is not modified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing EXIF reduce image quality?
No. The metadata blocks are cut out and the compressed image data is copied across unchanged, so the cleaned file is pixel-identical to the original. It is only smaller by the size of the metadata removed.
Can you really tell where a photo was taken?
If the GPS block is present, yes — usually to within a few metres. This tool shows you the coordinates before removing them so you can see exactly what the file was carrying.
Do social networks already strip this?
The big ones re-encode uploads and drop EXIF from the copy they serve, but they still received your original. Email attachments, forums, marketplaces and your own website generally keep everything.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is read and rewritten in your browser. There is no upload and no server copy. You can confirm it in your browser network tab.
Why does my iPhone photo not work?
HEIC uses a container this tool does not rewrite. Convert it to JPEG first, then clean the JPEG — the converter drops most metadata as part of the conversion, and this tool removes anything left.
How do I check the metadata is really gone?
Load the cleaned file back into this page; it should report nothing. You can also check with Command-I on a Mac or the Details tab of the file properties on Windows.
Read the code. The metadata reader and stripper behind this tool are published as a standalone package, strip-image-metadata (npm). MIT licensed, zero dependencies, and it runs the same way in Node as it does here.