What is EXIF data?
Most phones and cameras write hidden information into every photo: the exact GPS location, the date and time, the device model, lens, settings, and sometimes the editing software or the owner’s name. If you share the original file, anyone can read it.
Why remove it?
- Hide your home or workplace location before posting online or selling items.
- Avoid revealing when and with what device a photo was taken.
- Share documents and images without personal traces.
Many social networks remove some metadata, but not all platforms or messaging apps do, so cleaning the file yourself is safer.
How we remove it
For JPG files, the metadata blocks are removed directly from the file, so the picture itself is not recompressed and quality stays identical. For other formats, the image is redrawn and saved without metadata. If your photo is rotated through its metadata, keep “Keep photo orientation” checked so it still appears upright.
What you will see
Before removal, a table lists the camera, lens, date, GPS coordinates, software and author fields found in your file, with a warning when location data is present. After removal the rows are crossed out so you can confirm what disappeared.
Related
Combine with Compress Image before sharing, or add ownership with a watermark. See our privacy policy.