Image EXIF/Metadata Remover
Remove EXIF, GPS location, and other hidden metadata from JPG, PNG, and WebP images before sharing them — entirely in your browser, with no quality loss.
What Is EXIF/Metadata Removal?
Most photos carry hidden data alongside the visible image — EXIF metadata. This can include the camera or phone model, the exact date and time the photo was taken, camera settings, and, if location services were on, the precise GPS coordinates of where it was shot. PNG and WebP files can carry similar hidden text fields. None of this is visible when you look at the photo, but it travels with the file wherever it's shared.
Removing this metadata strips all of that hidden information while leaving the visible image completely unchanged — same pixels, same quality, same dimensions.
Why Remove Metadata?
Sharing a photo with its metadata intact can unintentionally reveal your location, the device you used, or the exact time you were somewhere. This matters most for photos posted publicly — on social media, marketplaces, or forums — where anyone who downloads the original file can extract that data with free, widely available tools.
Supported Formats
This tool accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP images. It removes EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata (camera info, GPS location, timestamps, author fields, and similar hidden text data) while keeping the color profile intact.
How This Tool Works
This tool works directly on the file's bytes rather than re-encoding the image through a canvas. It locates and removes only the metadata segments in the file — the compressed image data itself is copied through untouched, so there's no quality loss and no recompression, unlike tools that strip metadata as a side effect of resaving the image. Everything happens locally in your browser; your photo is never uploaded to any server.
With Metadata vs Without — What Actually Changes
Removing metadata never touches the visible image — only the hidden data traveling alongside it. Here's exactly what differs.
| Feature | Original (With Metadata) | Cleaned (Metadata Removed) |
|---|---|---|
| Visible image | Unchanged | Identical — same pixels, same quality |
| File size | Slightly larger (metadata adds a few KB) | Slightly smaller |
| GPS location | Often embedded if location services were on | Removed |
| Camera/device model | Usually present | Removed |
| Date/time taken | Usually present | Removed |
| Editing/author info | Sometimes present (IPTC/XMP) | Removed |
Keep Metadata When
- You're archiving personal photos and want to preserve when and where they were taken
- You're a photographer who relies on EXIF data (camera, lens, settings) for your own records
- The metadata is required by a workflow — some stock photo or archival systems expect it
Remove Metadata When
- You're posting a photo publicly and don't want to reveal your location
- You're sharing a screenshot or photo with a stranger, client, or on a marketplace listing
- You're publishing images on a website and don't need the extra file size
- You just want to be cautious by default before sharing any photo online
Common Scenarios for Removing Photo Metadata
Selling Items Online
Marketplace listings often include photos taken at home. Without removing GPS metadata first, anyone who downloads your listing photos can potentially see exactly where they were taken — worth stripping before you post, especially for high-value items.
Posting on Social Media or Forums
Even if a platform strips metadata on its own end, not all of them do, and you can't always tell which ones do. Removing metadata yourself before uploading means you're not relying on the platform to protect that information for you.
Sharing Photos With Someone You Don't Know Well
Sending a photo to a new online contact, a stranger on a marketplace, or anyone outside your immediate circle is a reasonable moment to strip identifying metadata first, just as a privacy habit.
Publishing Images on a Website
Website images don't need embedded camera and GPS data — it only adds unnecessary file size with no benefit to visitors. If you're also trying to shrink your images for faster page loads, pair this with FileCast's Image Compressor.
Sharing Documents That Include Photos
If you're assembling scanned photos or images into a shareable document — for example with FileCast's Image to PDF — it's worth cleaning metadata from the source photos first, since a PDF built from them can still carry that data through.
Other Ways to Remove Photo Metadata
You can also strip EXIF/GPS metadata using your OS's own file properties dialog (Windows: Properties → Details → Remove Properties; Mac: many apps strip it on export), or a command-line tool like exiftool. FileCast is useful when you want a quick, lossless strip without installing anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to remove metadata from my photos here?
Yes. This tool processes your image entirely in your browser. Your file is never uploaded to any server — everything happens locally on your device, including reading the metadata that gets removed.
Does this reduce image quality?
No. This tool edits the file's metadata segments directly rather than re-encoding the image, so the compressed image data itself is never touched. The result is pixel-for-pixel identical to the original — only the hidden metadata is gone.
What exactly does it remove?
EXIF data (camera model, GPS coordinates, date/time, camera settings), IPTC data (author and caption fields sometimes embedded by editing software), and XMP metadata. The image's color profile is preserved, so colors won't shift.
Will this change my file size?
Only slightly, and only downward — removing metadata makes the file a little smaller since there's less data in it overall. The visible image dimensions and quality are unaffected.
Which image formats are supported?
This tool accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP files. The output keeps the same format as your original.