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Remove Image Metadata

Check what your photos reveal and remove it. You can strip everything or remove only the GPS location.

Choose files or drop them here

Click to browse · JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, TIFF, HEIC · up to 50 MB

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What is Remove Image Metadata?

Image metadata (EXIF, XMP, IPTC) is hidden information stored in photos, such as camera model, date and GPS location.

How to use Remove Image Metadata

  1. 1

    Add your photos.

  2. 2

    Review the metadata found and choose Remove all, Remove GPS only or Keep.

  3. 3

    Click Save and download the cleaned images.

Features

  • Shows camera, date, software and location fields
  • Remove all metadata or GPS only
  • JPEGs cleaned without re-encoding when possible
  • Batch and ZIP

Supported formats

  • JPG
  • PNG
  • WEBP
  • AVIF
  • TIFF
  • HEIC

Maximum file size: 50 MB per file.

Practical uses

  • Remove your home location before posting photos online.
  • Anonymize images before publishing.
  • Reduce file size slightly.

Limitations

  • Selective GPS removal works for JPEG files; other formats are cleaned by re-encoding, which removes all metadata.
  • Information visible in the picture itself (signs, faces) is not affected.

Frequently asked questions

Do social networks remove metadata?

Many do, but not all—and messaging apps or email usually keep it. Removing it yourself is safest.