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Original image
landscape.jpg4.2 MB
Remove EXIF and metadata from your photos and files
Use the free EXIF data remover for common image formats, or choose the tool built for your PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or MP3 file format. Nothing is uploaded and no account is required.
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JPEG, TIFF, PNG, WebP, PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, or MP3
Runs locallyCompare all tools
100% local processing
Everything happens in your browser.
No uploads. Ever.
Your files never leave your device.
Private by design
Your files stay on your device. File contents, names, and metadata are never logged.
Open source
Transparent and community driven.
Metadata inspection workflow
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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
landscape-clean.jpg3.9 MB
Metadata removed
All EXIF data has been stripped.
Location data (GPS)
Before removalLocation detected
- Coordinates
- 46.8276 deg N, 12.2396 deg E
- Location
- Dolomites, Italy
- Accuracy
- 5 m
After removalLocation hidden
- 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.
RemoveMyEXIF v2
Clean hidden metadata from more than photos
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Open toolPrivate by design
Built for the moment before you publish
EXIF data removal clears hidden photo details while keeping the image itself intact: same pixels, less metadata, 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
What the tool 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 information
Clear camera settings, camera make, device model, lens, software, serial number, and other device information.
Date and time
Remove the original date and time, 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
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Upload
Select or drag an image into the tool.
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Review
View all EXIF metadata, including location data.
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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.
Before cleanupEXIFStripped
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.
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.
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.
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 supported tool runs locally in your browser. Image, PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MP3 files are processed on your device; RemoveMyEXIF does not receive their contents.
EXIF metadata, including GPS coordinates, capture timestamps, camera make and model, lens and serial numbers, plus supported PNG text/eXIf chunks and WebP EXIF/XMP chunks. The visible pixels of your photo are left untouched.
No. EXIF data is stored in a separate section of the file, independent from the pixel data. Removing it does not change resolution, color, or visual quality in any way.
Yes. The tool runs entirely in the browser, so it works on iPhone, Android, tablets, and desktops. No app install and no account are required.
The image tool supports JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and WebP files up to 100 MB. Separate local tools support PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and MP3, each with its own clearly stated size and removal limits.
Yes, RemoveMyEXIF is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, and no usage limits. Because processing happens in your browser, there are no server costs to pass on.
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