View and remove image metadata
Photos carry camera, software and sometimes GPS location data. See what your file contains — and remove it before sharing, with before/after verification.
The report appears as soon as you add a file. Removing metadata rebuilds the image without the metadata block — you can verify the result on this same screen.
Last reviewed . Runs locally — your images never leave your device.
How it works
- Drop your image — the metadata summary appears immediately.
- Review camera, software, timestamps, orientation and GPS presence (values shown locally).
- Remove metadata with one click; the file is rebuilt from decoded pixels without the metadata block.
- Re-check in the same screen: the after-report verifies what was removed.
Common requirements
- GPS location — The coordinates that point at your home, school or workplace.
- Camera serials — Hardware identifiers that link all photos taken with the same device.
- Timestamps — Creation and edit times that reveal when (and often where) you were.
- Software tags — Editor names and versions that hint at your workflow.
- Embedded thumbnails — Small previews that can survive other removal attempts.
- Marketplace listings — Selling a device or posting a listing? Strip metadata first.
How to remove EXIF data and GPS location from a photo
Photos carry more than pixels: camera model, lens, software, timestamps, orientation and — when location services were on — GPS coordinates precise enough to identify a street. The summary shows everything that is present the moment the file is dropped, before anything is changed.
To remove location from photo files, re-encoding is the dependable method: the picture is rebuilt from decoded pixels into a fresh file, so EXIF, GPS, camera serials and embedded thumbnails are not carried over. The before/after panel verifies the removal instead of asking you to trust it.
Most exif viewer online tools ask you to upload the image first, which defeats the purpose: the metadata being inspected includes the coordinates you want to keep private. Parsing here happens in the browser — the file never touches a network.
One trade-off to know: re-encoding changes the bytes and, at low quality, could change appearance. Quality stays high by default and the before/after preview makes any shift visible before you download. If you also need the bytes down, the exact-size compressor is the next step.
Supported formats
JPEG (EXIF), PNG (text chunks), WebP and AVIF (container metadata detection; HEIC where the browser decodes it).
Metadata is parsed locally and never leaves your device.
Privacy
Everything happens in your browser: the image is decoded, transformed and encoded locally. Nothing is uploaded, and no filename, pixel data or metadata is sent anywhere. Read more on the privacy page.
Technical methodology
- JPEG EXIF is parsed from the APP1 segment (TIFF-format IFD0 + GPS IFD); PNG text chunks are parsed natively; WebP/AVIF are checked at container level.
- Removal works by re-encoding decoded pixels into a fresh file — a reliable removal method across formats, unlike surgical tag deletion.
- Colorspace note: re-encoding through the browser canvas may interpret embedded color profiles; visible shifts are rare but possible in wide-gamut files. The before/after preview is shown for exactly this reason.
Known limitations
- Re-encoding is lossy for JPEG output at low quality — target quality is kept high by default in this tool to protect fidelity.
- Some proprietary metadata blocks (for example maker notes) are removed along with the container metadata; the summary reports their presence beforehand.
- Animated files: first frame only.
Go deeper: choosing a free image compressor
Frequently asked questions
Is viewing metadata safe here?
Yes. Parsing happens in your browser with no network requests. GPS values, camera serials and timestamps stay on your device — this is the entire point of a local viewer.
What exactly gets removed?
The file is rebuilt from pixel data, so EXIF, GPS, camera identifiers, software tags and thumbnails embedded in metadata are not carried over. The before/after panel shows the change.
Why did my file size change after removal?
The file is re-encoded, which changes byte size (usually smaller). If size matters to you, follow up with the exact-size compressor.
How do I remove EXIF data before posting or selling a photo?
Drop the file here, confirm in the summary which tags are present, and use the removal button: the image is rebuilt without them and the after-report verifies what was stripped. Nothing is uploaded — which matters, because the metadata you are removing often includes your exact location.