Remove Metadata from Photo
A photo can carry where it was taken, the phone that took it, when, and which app edited or generated it. Scan it here to see what it reveals, then remove the metadata in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
What your photo can reveal
Location and device
Phones write GPS latitude and longitude into every photo when location is on — often precise enough to find a home address.
EXIF also records the make and model, lens, settings and sometimes a serial number of the device.
Time, edits and AI provenance
Timestamps show when the photo was taken and last modified. XMP and IPTC carry names, captions, keywords and editing history.
Images made or edited with AI tools can also carry a C2PA manifest and generator tags.
How to remove metadata from a photo
- Drop the photo into the tool above JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF and TIFF are read in your browser. One photo at a time is free; Pro cleans up to 50 at once.
- Review what it carries GPS, camera, dates, XMP, IPTC and AI data are listed before anything changes.
- Remove everything, or keep capture settings "Remove everything" is the free default. "Keep capture settings" (Pro) removes GPS and personal fields but keeps camera model and exposure.
- Download the verified copy Each cleaned photo is re-scanned before download, so you can see nothing is left.
Prefer your phone or computer settings?
You can also turn off location for the camera or strip data with built-in tools. Step-by-step guides: iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac are linked below. Built-in options usually remove location only; the tool above removes every metadata block and shows you the proof.
Photo metadata — questions
Does removing metadata reduce photo quality?
The free mode re-encodes the image at high quality, which is what removes every container at once. The change is not visible in normal use. Pro profiles remove metadata without touching the pixels.
Do social media sites remove metadata for me?
Most large platforms strip GPS from public uploads, but many keep other data, and files sent by email, cloud links or some messaging apps keep everything. Clean the photo yourself if it matters.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs in your browser and the photo never leaves your device.
Can I remove only the location?
Yes, with the "Keep capture settings" profile (Pro): GPS and personal fields go, camera model, exposure and timestamps stay.