EXIF viewer & remover
View a photo's embedded EXIF metadata, and strip it before sharing.
The EXIF viewer and remover reads a photo's embedded metadata — camera model, date taken, exposure settings, and often GPS location — directly in the browser, and offers a one-click way to save a clean copy with all of that metadata stripped before you share the photo publicly.
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How to use
- Upload a JPG or PNG photo to see any embedded EXIF metadata (camera model, date taken, GPS location, and more).
- Click "Remove EXIF & download" to save a copy with all metadata stripped, safe to share without exposing that information.
Common use scenarios
- Checking what metadata is embedded in a photo before posting it online.
- Removing GPS location data from a photo before sharing it publicly.
- Verifying camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) used for a shot.
- Stripping metadata from a batch of photos before sending them to someone else.
✓Content & verification reviewed: 2026-08-25
How we verify EXIF viewer & remover
How to confirm the EXIF viewer and remover behaves the way you expect.
No image data ever leaves your browser
Both reading the metadata and removing it happen entirely client-side — the photo is never uploaded anywhere, which matters especially for photos that might contain sensitive location or personal information.
Removal re-encodes the image, which strips metadata as a side effect
There's no separate "delete these specific tags" step — the tool draws the image onto a canvas and re-exports it, which drops all EXIF, XMP, and ICC metadata at once, but also means the output file is a fresh re-encode rather than a byte-identical copy.
Some photo formats carry little or no EXIF data to begin with
Screenshots, edited images, and photos from some apps often strip metadata already, or embed very little — seeing "no EXIF metadata found" doesn't necessarily mean the tool failed, it may mean there was nothing there.
Before you rely on the result
- You've reviewed the listed metadata for anything you wouldn't want shared, especially GPS coordinates.
- You understand the removed copy is a re-encoded JPG/PNG, not a byte-identical file with tags deleted.
- You've downloaded and kept the cleaned copy before sharing, since nothing is saved on this page.
- If no metadata was found, you've confirmed that's expected for this photo's source (e.g. a screenshot or already-edited image).
Who this is for
- Anyone checking what metadata is embedded in a photo before posting it online.
- People removing GPS location data from a photo before sharing it publicly.
- Photographers verifying camera settings used for a particular shot.
- Anyone stripping metadata from photos before sending them to someone else.
Real-world examples
Checking before posting online
Someone about to post a photo publicly checks its EXIF data first to make sure it doesn't reveal their location or other unintended details.
Removing GPS data before sharing
A person sharing a photo taken at home uses the tool to strip the embedded GPS coordinates before sending it to someone outside their trusted circle.
Reviewing shot settings
A photographer checks the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO recorded in a photo's EXIF data to recall how a particular shot was taken.
Limitations
- Removal works by re-encoding the image through canvas, which strips metadata as a side effect — this also means the output is always a fresh JPG or PNG, not a byte-identical copy.
Frequently asked questions
Does this upload my photo anywhere?
No — both viewing the metadata and removing it happen entirely in your browser. The photo is never sent to a server.
Why does it say no EXIF metadata was found?
Some images — especially screenshots or photos already processed by another app — carry little or no EXIF data to begin with. That's not a tool error.
Is the downloaded file identical to my original, just without metadata?
No — removal works by re-encoding the image through canvas, which produces a fresh JPG or PNG file. The visible image content is preserved, but it isn't a byte-identical copy.
Can I remove just one specific tag, like only the GPS data?
No — the removal step strips all embedded metadata at once rather than letting you pick individual tags to remove.
🔒 Runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded. Results are for reference only; see the disclaimer. Last updated: 2026-08-25
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