Photo EXIF Cleaner

Strip EXIF, GPS and other embedded data from a photo by re-encoding it in your browser, so you can share without leaking where or how it was taken. The picture itself looks identical, and nothing is uploaded.

100% free
Private & safe
Runs in your browser

Your files are processed securely in your browser and are not uploaded to our servers.

This tool runs entirely in your browser and needs JavaScript enabled to work. The full guide, examples and FAQ below are available without it.

Strip EXIF & hidden metadata

Re-encodes the image in your browser, discarding EXIF, GPS and other embedded metadata. The visible picture is unchanged.

Drag & drop files here

One JPEG, PNG or WebP

Choose a file

Read our complete guide: How to Compress Images for Web Without Losing Quality

Why use Remove Image Metadata?

Remove Image Metadata lets you edit and optimise images in seconds, right in your browser — no bulky software to install and nothing uploaded to a server.

100% private: files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Completely free, with no account, no watermarks and no usage limits.
Input/Output: JPEG, PNG, WebP
Add a JPEG, PNG or WebP image.
Works on any device — desktop, tablet and phone — and is fully keyboard accessible.

How to use Remove Image Metadata

Add a JPEG, PNG or WebP image.
The tool re-encodes it, discarding EXIF, GPS and other metadata.
Download the cleaned image, ready to share safely.
Optionally check it afterward with the EXIF Viewer.

Examples

Removing GPS coordinates before posting a photo.
Stripping camera details from an image for privacy.

Supported formats & limits

Input/Output: JPEG, PNG, WebP

Limitations

Re-encoding may slightly change file size and apply the format's normal compression.
Removes standard embedded metadata; does not alter visible pixels.

Frequently asked questions

Does it change the image quality?

It re-encodes the image, which applies the format's normal compression; the visible content is unchanged.

What metadata is removed?

EXIF, GPS and other data embedded in the file are discarded during re-encoding.

Is my image uploaded?

No — it is processed entirely in your browser.

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