How to use
- Choose one or more photos.
- Read the summary — camera, lens, exposure, date and location — or expand all tags.
- Click Remove metadata to download a clean copy, or remove from all photos at once as a ZIP.
Options explained
- What is removed
- EXIF (camera, settings, GPS, dates), XMP (editing history, ratings), IPTC (captions, copyright, keywords), comments and vendor data such as embedded preview images.
- What is kept
- The pixels, untouched; the colour profile (ICC), so colours look the same; and the orientation flag, so the photo is not displayed sideways.
- Lossless
- Metadata is cut out of the file directly — the image is not decoded or re-saved, so there is zero quality loss.
What your photos can reveal
| Field | Example | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| GPS latitude / longitude | 51.5007, −0.1246 | Where you live or work |
| Date taken | 2026-09-26 08:14 | Your routine |
| Camera and serial number | Pixel 9 Pro | Can link photos to one device |
| Software | Lightroom 14 | Editing history |
Frequently asked questions
Do social networks remove GPS data?
Most large platforms strip location data from uploaded photos, but email attachments, cloud-drive links, messaging apps sending "original quality" files and many forums keep it. Removing it yourself is the safe default.
Why is the file smaller after removal?
Phones embed a thumbnail preview and sometimes large maker notes in the metadata. Removing them can save tens of kilobytes without touching the image.
Can it read HEIC photos from an iPhone?
It can show the metadata of HEIC files. Removing metadata currently supports JPEG, PNG and WebP; export HEIC photos as JPEG first.
Is my photo uploaded to show the location on a map?
No. Only when you click "Show on map" does your browser open OpenStreetMap with the coordinates — the photo itself never leaves your device.
Privacy
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files and text are processed on your device and are never uploaded to our servers.