Remove EXIF & metadata from photos
Strip hidden data — GPS location, camera model, and timestamps — from your images before you share them. Everything runs in your browser, so your photos are never uploaded.
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JPG · PNG · WebP · GIF · BMP · AVIF — processed locally, never uploaded
Why remove image metadata?
Most photos carry EXIF metadata — a hidden record embedded by the camera. On phones this frequently includes the exact GPS coordinates where the photo was taken, the date and time, and the device model. When you post or send that photo, anyone who downloads it can read that data and learn where you were.
- 1. Drop in one or more photos.
- 2. Each is instantly re-encoded, discarding all metadata while keeping the picture identical.
- 3. Download the clean copies.
Because this runs locally, it's genuinely private — appropriate even for sensitive images. You can also compress or resize the cleaned photos before sharing.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata is removed?
Re-encoding the image through a canvas discards all EXIF data — GPS coordinates, camera make and model, lens, exposure settings, and the original date and time.
Why does this matter for privacy?
Photos taken on phones often embed the exact GPS location and timestamp. Sharing them can unintentionally reveal where you live, work, or were at a given moment.
Does it change how the photo looks?
No visible change. Pixels are preserved; only the hidden metadata is dropped. Output is a clean JPEG or PNG.
Are my images uploaded?
Never. Stripping metadata happens entirely in your browser, which is exactly why it's safe for sensitive photos.
How this tool helps
Photos can contain hidden GPS coordinates, camera details, timestamps, and editing history. Use this before sharing a photo publicly or sending it to someone who does not need its capture metadata.
How to use it
- Add the photo.
- Review the metadata summary when available.
- Download the cleaned copy and share that version.
Example
Remove a home's location from a listing photo before posting it publicly.
What you get
The image pixels remain visually similar while common EXIF metadata is removed from the new file.
Good to know
Limitations: No tool can guarantee removal of every proprietary metadata block in every format. Check the destination app if privacy is critical.
Privacy: The original file is inspected locally and never uploaded.
How PixelTools makes this decision
PixelTools shows the settings and the result side by side so you can make an informed choice before downloading. File size is measured from the actual browser-generated output, while dimensions, format, and visual preview are kept visible because a smaller file is not automatically a better file. The original is never overwritten.
These tools are maintained as practical, browser-first utilities rather than upload forms. We document the trade-offs for each task, test the output in the browser, and link to related guides when a different format or workflow may be a better fit. For troubleshooting, see Help & Support; for the full data-handling explanation, read the Privacy Policy.