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Image Metadata Viewer & Remover

View and remove EXIF metadata from images online. See GPS location, camera model, date taken, and more - then strip it all for privacy.

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About This Tool

The Image Metadata Viewer & Remover lets you inspect and strip EXIF metadata from your photos directly in the browser - no uploads, no server, 100% private. Simply drop your JPG, PNG, or WebP files and instantly see every embedded field, from camera settings to GPS coordinates.

Every photo taken with a smartphone or digital camera embeds a rich set of hidden data. This includes the exact GPS location where the photo was taken, the device make and model, timestamps, and technical shooting parameters. When you share photos online without removing this data, you may be unknowingly revealing your home address, daily routine, or personal device information.

The Remove Metadata & Download button re-encodes each image through the Canvas API, producing a clean copy with all EXIF data stripped. For multiple files, use Remove All & Download ZIP to get a single archive of cleaned images. The original files on your device are never modified.

What Is EXIF Metadata?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard that defines how metadata is stored inside image files. It was introduced in 1995 and is now embedded automatically by virtually every digital camera and smartphone. The data is stored in a binary segment at the beginning of JPEG files and is invisible to the naked eye but readable by any EXIF-aware application - including this tool.

EXIF data is split into several IFD (Image File Directory) blocks: the main image IFD (camera and image info), the Exif sub-IFD (exposure details), and the GPS IFD (location data). Each block contains tagged fields identified by a 2-byte tag number, a data type, and a value. This tool reads those binary structures directly using the browser's DataView API - no external libraries required.

Common EXIF Fields

Field Description Privacy Risk
GPSLatitude / GPSLongitude Exact coordinates where the photo was taken High
GPSAltitude Elevation above sea level in metres High
Make / Model Camera or phone manufacturer and model name Medium
Software Firmware or editing software version Medium
DateTimeOriginal Date and time the shutter was pressed Medium
DateTime Date and time the file was last modified Low
ExposureTime Shutter speed (e.g. 1/250 s) Low
FNumber Aperture value (e.g. f/2.8) Low
ISO Sensor sensitivity setting Low
FocalLength Lens focal length in millimetres Low
Flash Whether flash fired and its mode Low
Orientation Image rotation (portrait/landscape) Low
Artist / Copyright Creator name and copyright notice Medium

How to Use

  1. Drop or select your images: Drag one or more JPG, PNG, or WebP files onto the drop zone, or click "Select Images" to browse.
  2. Review the metadata: Each image shows a thumbnail and a table of all detected EXIF fields. GPS coordinates are shown in decimal degrees.
  3. Copy GPS coordinates (optional): If GPS data is present, click "Copy coordinates" to copy the decimal lat/lon to your clipboard.
  4. Remove metadata: Click "Remove Metadata & Download" on any image to download a clean copy with all EXIF stripped. Use "Remove All & Download ZIP" for batch processing.
  5. Change files: Click "Change Files" at any time to start over with a new set of images.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EXIF metadata?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard that stores metadata inside image files. This includes camera make and model, lens information, exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), date and time the photo was taken, and - most critically for privacy - GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken.

Why should I remove metadata from my photos?

Photos taken with smartphones and modern cameras automatically embed GPS coordinates in the EXIF data. When you share these photos online, anyone can extract the exact location where the photo was taken - including your home address. Removing metadata before sharing protects your privacy and prevents unintentional location disclosure.

Which image formats contain EXIF metadata?

EXIF metadata is most commonly found in JPEG/JPG files, which is the default format for most smartphone and camera photos. TIFF files also support EXIF. PNG files use a different metadata format (iTXt/tEXt chunks) and typically contain less metadata. WebP files can contain EXIF data as well.

Does removing metadata affect image quality?

No. Metadata is stored separately from the actual image pixel data. Removing EXIF data does not change the visual appearance, resolution, or quality of the image in any way. The file size will be slightly smaller after metadata removal.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. This tool processes everything entirely in your browser using the File API and Canvas API. Your images never leave your device - no data is transmitted to any server. This makes it safe to use with sensitive or confidential photos.

Can I process multiple images at once?

Yes. You can select multiple images at once. The tool will display the metadata for each image and allow you to download cleaned versions of all files.

What metadata fields does this tool read?

The tool reads all standard EXIF fields including: GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude), camera make and model, lens model, date and time (original, digitized, modified), exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length), image dimensions, color space, orientation, software used, and copyright information.

Does the cleaned image retain any metadata?

When you download the cleaned image, it is re-encoded using the HTML5 Canvas API, which strips all EXIF metadata. The output is a clean image file with no embedded metadata whatsoever.

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