Local-only cleanup

Remove photo metadata in seconds

Remove GPS location, camera details, timestamps, PNG text chunks, and WebP EXIF/XMP metadata locally in your browser. No uploads. Your data stays with you.

No uploadsJPEG - TIFF - PNG - WebP100MB Max Filesize

Choose image or drag and drop

JPEG, TIFF, PNG, or WebP up to 100 MB

Drag and drop an image or click to browse. Supported formats: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and WebP up to 100MB. Files are processed locally and never uploaded.

Metadata preview

Local

Exact location

Camera profile

Capture time

100% local processing

Everything happens in your browser.

No uploads. Ever.

Your files never leave your device.

Private by design

No tracking, no logging, no storing.

Open source

Transparent and community driven.

Metadata inspection workflow

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Original image

Original image demo landscape
landscape.jpg4.2 MB
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EXIF metadata

CameraCanon EOS R5
Date TakenMay 12, 2024, 08:42 AM
GPS Coordinates46.8276 deg N, 12.2396 deg E
LocationDolomites, Italy
ISO100
Lens24mm f/1.4
DeviceCanon EOS R5
Location detected

This photo contains GPS location data.

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Cleaned image

Cleaned image demo landscape
landscape-clean.jpg3.9 MB
Metadata removed

All EXIF data has been stripped.

Location data (GPS)

Before removalLocation detected
Location detected map preview
Coordinates
46.8276 deg N, 12.2396 deg E
Location
Dolomites, Italy
Accuracy
5 m
After removalLocation hidden
Location hidden map preview
Coordinates
-
Location
-
Accuracy
-

Private by default

Everything happens locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

View EXIF instantly

See all metadata before you decide to remove it. Stay informed.

Remove location data

Detect and strip GPS coordinates and other sensitive location information.

No uploads required

Your files never leave your device. Offline, private, and immediate.

Private by design

Built for the moment before you publish

Remove the hidden context from a photo while keeping the image itself intact: same pixels, cleaner file, less accidental exposure.

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Local only

No server upload or cloud processing.

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Readable first

See what is embedded before removal.

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Full quality

Only metadata is stripped from the file.

One pass, fully stripped

Everything the cleaner removes

The visible photo stays intact while sensitive metadata fields are cleared.

Location data

Detect and strip GPS coordinates before a shared image reveals where it was taken.

Device details

Clear camera make, model, lens, software, serial number, and related fields.

Timestamps

Remove original capture dates, timezone hints, and file chronology.

Private review

Inspect embedded metadata before removal so you know exactly what a photo carries.

No uploads

The whole workflow runs in your browser. Your original files stay on your device.

Lossless result

Only the metadata block is removed. Pixels, resolution, color, and quality stay intact.

How it works

  1. 1

    Upload

    Select or drag an image into the tool.

  2. 2

    Review

    View all EXIF metadata, including location data.

  3. 3

    Remove

    Click to remove EXIF data and download your image.

Photo metadata explained

What is EXIF data?

Photo metadata is hidden information saved inside image files such as JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and WebP. It can describe where a photo was taken, when it was captured, which camera or phone created it, and the software used to edit it.

Location metadata

GPS latitude, longitude, altitude, and sometimes direction can be embedded by phones and cameras.

Device metadata

Camera make, model, lens, software, and serial-adjacent fields can identify the device or workflow.

Time metadata

Original capture dates, timezone clues, and edit chronology can reveal when a photo was taken.

Settings metadata

ISO, shutter speed, focal length, color profile, and other technical details often travel with the image.

Why remove EXIF before sharing?

Social media, marketplaces, client portals, and public websites can expose more than the visible photo. Removing EXIF metadata helps strip GPS location, camera details, timestamps, and other private context before the file leaves your device.

Does EXIF removal change image quality?

No. EXIF is metadata, not the pixels themselves. RemoveMyEXIF creates a clean copy by removing the metadata block while preserving the photo's resolution, colour, and visible image quality.

Best way to remove EXIF data online

The safest metadata remover is one that processes photos locally in your browser. With RemoveMyEXIF, you can inspect photo metadata, remove GPS coordinates, strip camera information, clean PNG text chunks, and remove WebP EXIF/XMP data without uploading the original image to a server.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

No. Every step runs locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Your photo is read on your device, the EXIF block is stripped, and a clean copy is generated for download. The original file never leaves your computer or phone.

Take control of your photo privacy

Remove EXIF data in seconds. Free to use, no sign-up, nothing leaves your device.