Image Security

How to Remove EXIF Metadata (GPS Location) From Photos

Photos taken on modern phones store hidden metadata (EXIF) containing your exact GPS coordinates, camera model, and date. Learn how to strip this before sharing online.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Open our Remove EXIF Metadata tool.
  2. Select one or more images from your gallery or files.
  3. Click Start Removing Metadata.
  4. Download your clean, stripped images immediately!

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Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • Always strip EXIF metadata before posting photos of your home, children, or private property on social media or classifieds to protect your privacy.
  • This tool is 100% browser-based and deletes raw binary markers locally, so your location data never leaks to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it change the image quality?

No, the image pixels remain completely unchanged; only the hidden non-image text metadata is stripped.

What formats are supported?

JPG, JPEG, and PNG camera photos are supported natively.

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