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Drop a JPEG or TIFF into RemoveMyEXIF. The file stays in your browser.
Step-by-step guide
Remove EXIF data before a photo leaves your device
The fastest workflow is local: choose a photo, inspect what it contains, and download a clean copy without changing the visible image.
Review the metadata
Check GPS, timestamps, camera model, software, and other embedded fields.
Download a clean copy
Save a stripped version with the same pixels and no sensitive EXIF block.
Why remove metadata before sharing?
EXIF data can include your camera model, editing software, capture time, and GPS coordinates. Removing it before publishing gives you control over what information is attached to the shared file.
The process should not damage the photo. A clean copy keeps the visible pixels intact while stripping the metadata block that travels with the file.
Private by design
Runs locally in your browser, so your original file never needs a server upload.
Fast enough for publishing
Clean a photo in seconds before posting, sending, or attaching it to a listing.
Keeps image quality intact
Only metadata is removed. Resolution, colour, and visible pixels stay untouched.
Verify first
Check the file after cleaning
A quick metadata review gives you confidence before the image goes into a listing, post, press kit, or client handoff.
Use the EXIF viewer to compare a file before and after cleaning.
On Windows, check Properties > Details for GPS and camera fields.
On macOS, use Preview Inspector to confirm location fields are gone.
Do not rely on every social platform behaving the same way after upload.
Platform methods
Built-in options across devices and apps
These workflows are useful when you cannot use the web tool, but their coverage varies. RemoveMyEXIF is the consistent path when you want one clean output.
Windows
- 1Right-click the image file and choose Properties.
- 2Open the Details tab.
- 3Choose Remove Properties and Personal Information.
- 4Save a copy with possible properties removed.
macOS Preview
- 1Open the image in Preview.
- 2Open Tools > Show Inspector and check the info tab.
- 3Export a clean copy where metadata options are available.
- 4Use RemoveMyEXIF for more consistent stripping before sharing.
iPhone and iPad
- 1In Photos, tap Share, then Options.
- 2Turn off Location and All Photos Data.
- 3Share the photo from the cleaned share sheet.
- 4Run the image through RemoveMyEXIF when you want a reusable clean file.
Android
- 1Open the image in Google Photos.
- 2Open the overflow menu and review location options.
- 3Disable shared location where available.
- 4Use RemoveMyEXIF to strip GPS, timestamp, and camera metadata together.
Lightroom Classic
- 1Select photos and open File > Export.
- 2Under Metadata, choose a minimal metadata option.
- 3Remove location info before exporting the derivative.
Photoshop
- 1Use File > Export > Save for Web.
- 2Set metadata to None.
- 3Export the optimized image without embedded EXIF.
Common questions
EXIF removal should be boring, reliable, and easy to verify.
Does removing EXIF reduce image quality?
No. EXIF is metadata. Removing it does not change pixels, dimensions, or visible detail.
Does this remove GPS data?
Yes. The cleaner targets GPS coordinates and other sensitive embedded metadata in supported files.
Is RemoveMyEXIF private?
Yes. Processing happens locally in your browser, and your original file stays on your device.