Remove EXIF — Strip Photo Location (GPS) Data
Last updated: 2026-06-25
Photos never leave your device · 100% client-sideRemoving EXIF strips the hidden capture-location (GPS), device and date metadata from a photo to prevent privacy leaks when sharing online.
This tool redraws the photo on a canvas and exports it as a new file, so the EXIF is not carried over, and everything runs in your browser.
EXIF Remover Tool
This tool removes EXIF, GPS, device and other metadata. Visible information in the photo itself — faces, signs and so on — must be hidden separately with cropping.
How to use
- Select a photo — Drag the photo whose location data you want to remove, or upload it with the file picker.
- Choose a format — Pick an output format (JPG recommended). Redrawing on a canvas strips the EXIF data.
- Remove — Click the remove EXIF button to create an image with the metadata stripped out.
- Download — Click the download button to save the location-free image.
What is photo location (EXIF) metadata?
When you take a photo with a phone or camera, metadata called EXIF is stored inside the file. It can include the capture date and time, the device model, lens/shutter/ISO settings, and even GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude). Post a photo taken at home or work straight to social media, and someone could read the EXIF to trace your location — a real privacy risk.
This tool redraws the photo onto a <canvas> and then exports a new image with toBlob(). Only the pixels (the visible picture) are copied, while the EXIF block is left out, so all metadata is effectively removed.
Information EXIF can contain
| Item | Example data | Exposure risk |
|---|---|---|
| GPS location | Latitude/longitude (where it was taken) | High (home / movement tracking) |
| Capture time | 2026-06-25 14:30 | Medium |
| Device info | Maker and model | Medium |
| Capture settings | Shutter / aperture / ISO | Low |
| Thumbnail | Pre-edit original preview | Medium |
After removing EXIF, use image compression to cut the size, or resize image to change the dimensions. For format choice, see the WebP vs JPG vs PNG guide.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What exactly is EXIF?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata stored alongside a photo, including capture date and time, the camera or phone model, shutter and aperture settings, and GPS coordinates. EXIF on a photo posted to social media can reveal your home address, so removing it before sharing is recommended.
Does re-encoding on a canvas really erase EXIF?
Yes. When you redraw the image on a canvas and export it as a new file, the original EXIF, GPS and thumbnail metadata blocks are not included in the output. Only the pixel data remains and the location info is gone.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. EXIF removal runs 100% inside your browser, and your photos are never uploaded or stored. Even sensitive data like location is handled safely.
Does removing EXIF reduce quality?
Saving as PNG is lossless, so there is no quality change. Saving as JPG or WebP re-compresses, which can introduce slight loss, but at 92% quality it is hard to tell with the naked eye.
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Last updated: 2026-06-25