Your photo hides more than pixels. See it. Strip it.
Every photo taken on a phone or camera can carry hidden EXIF data — camera model, lens, exact time, and even GPS coordinates. This tool shows you everything hiding inside, then lets you remove it entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or sent to a server.
Camera, lens, exposure
Location coordinates
Clean metadata, keep photo
Privacy checklist
- ✓ Photos are read locally by your browser — never uploaded.
- ✓ GPS coordinates may reveal where you live or work.
- ✓ Social platforms strip metadata inconsistently.
- ✓ Removing EXIF before sharing is the only reliable control.
Camera & Exposure
Date & Software
Show all raw metadata tags
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Stripped file
Removes EXIF, XMP, GPS, and thumbnail metadata from the selected photo. JPEG files are cleaned by removing the EXIF segment directly — pixel quality is preserved exactly. PNG and WebP files are re-encoded through Canvas, which discards all metadata.
What gets removed
- ✗ GPS coordinates and location data
- ✗ Camera make, model, and lens information
- ✗ Date and time the photo was taken
- ✗ Exposure settings (aperture, shutter, ISO)
- ✗ Software, artist, and copyright fields
- ✗ Embedded thumbnail preview
Batch metadata removal
Drop many photos at once and strip EXIF, XMP, GPS, and thumbnail metadata from all of them. JPEGs are cleaned losslessly; PNG and WebP are re-encoded through Canvas. Everything stays on your device.
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1. Choose a photo
Drop any JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, HEIC, or AVIF file — or select many at once in the Batch Strip tab. Your browser reads them locally — no upload, no queue.
2. Inspect the metadata
See every hidden detail: camera, lens, exposure, timestamps, and GPS coordinates with a map link.
3. Strip & download
Remove all metadata with one click — or batch-strip a whole folder and download the cleaned photos as a ZIP. Your originals stay untouched.
Why Removing Photo Metadata Matters for Privacy
Your photos are full of data you cannot see. A single JPEG taken on a smartphone can contain the exact GPS coordinates of where it was shot, the camera's serial number, and the precise time it was taken. When you post that photo to a forum, marketplace listing, or social feed, that hidden data can travel with it. The safest fix is to strip metadata before you share anything.
Upload-Based EXIF Tools
- ✗ Your private photos uploaded to unknown servers
- ✗ You must trust the operator to delete them afterward
- ✗ Original + stripped copies both transmitted over the network
- ✗ No way to verify what happens after upload
- ✗ Often gated by signups, daily limits, or watermarks
Prescosoft — 100% Client-Side
- ✓ Photos never leave your browser — no uploads ever
- ✓ Metadata reading and stripping happen on your device
- ✓ Works offline after the initial page load
- ✓ No account required, no tracking, no telemetry
- ✓ Original file is never modified — only a clean copy is made
Who Should Strip Photo Metadata?
Anyone who shares photos with people they do not fully trust — which is everyone.
Marketplace Sellers
Listing photos for Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or eBay can leak your home's GPS coordinates to buyers. Strip before listing.
Parents & Families
Photos of kids, home interiors, or school events often carry location data. Remove it before sharing with groups or public feeds.
Journalists & Whistleblowers
A single photo can reveal where a story was sourced. Strip EXIF and GPS to protect sources and locations.
Photography Enthusiasts
Curious what settings a photo used? View the EXIF to learn from other shots — then decide what to keep when sharing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EXIF data and where is it stored?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded directly inside image files by cameras and phones. It records the camera make and model, lens, focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, the date and time the photo was taken, and often GPS coordinates. Because the data lives inside the file itself, it travels with the photo wherever you share it.
Is EXIF Viewer & Stripper private?
Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser using the File API and Canvas. Your photos and metadata never leave your device — nothing is uploaded, stored, or sent to a server. This is fundamentally different from upload-based EXIF tools that require sending your private photos to a remote service.
Does removing EXIF data reduce photo quality?
For JPEG files, the EXIF segment is removed directly without re-encoding the pixel data, so quality is preserved exactly. For PNG and WebP files, the image is re-encoded through the Canvas API — visually identical quality, with all metadata discarded. The cleaned file is usually the same size or slightly smaller.
Why do social media platforms not fully remove metadata?
Platforms handle metadata inconsistently. Some strip EXIF on upload, some keep it, some strip it from one format but not another, and some re-encode images in ways that preserve or drop different tags. You cannot rely on a platform to remove your metadata for you — stripping it yourself before upload is the only dependable control.
Which formats can I strip metadata from?
JPEG files are stripped losslessly by removing the EXIF segment. PNG and WebP files are re-encoded through Canvas, which removes metadata. For TIFF, HEIC, and AVIF, the viewer reads metadata where present; stripping uses a Canvas re-encode when your browser can decode the format. Photos from phones (JPEG/HEIC) and screenshots (PNG) cover most real use cases.
Can this tool see my photos?
No. The tool is a static page that runs entirely in your browser. When you select a photo, your browser reads the file from your device and processes it locally. No copy is transmitted anywhere, and nothing is stored. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool still works.
Can I strip metadata from multiple photos at once?
Yes. The Batch Strip tab lets you drop an entire folder of photos and clean them all in one pass. Each file is processed locally in your browser, with a live progress bar and per-file status. When finished, download the cleaned photos as individual files or as a single ZIP archive — your originals are never modified.