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Remove EXIF, GPS, and all hidden metadata from pictures instantly in your browser. No upload, no account. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and more.
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Reviewed 2026-07-12
Free Remove Metadata from Pictures – how it works
Every photo taken on a smartphone or camera carries hidden data inside the file — GPS coordinates, camera model, lens settings, shooting date, and sometimes the photographer's name. This tool strips all of that metadata from pictures entirely in your browser, producing a clean image with no attached location or device information.
The removal works by decoding your image to raw pixels and encoding a fresh output file — no metadata fields survive that round-trip. The visual content is identical, but the output JPG, PNG, WebP, or AVIF contains no EXIF, IPTC, or XMP blocks. Use the View EXIF Data tool to verify the result.
No file is uploaded. Re-encoding happens locally using native browser APIs, so your GPS location, face thumbnails, and camera fingerprint never leave your device.
Supported formats
- JPEG
- PNG
- WebP
- AVIF
- GIF (static input)
- BMP
- TIFF
- HEIC/HEIF
- SVG (rasterized input)
- ICO
- JPEG 2000 (browser-dependent input)
How to use Remove Metadata from Pictures online
- Back up the original. Save the original elsewhere first if capture date, camera settings, copyright, or GPS coordinates may be needed later.
- Upload and choose output format. Drop the image into the tool. Select the output format — keep the original format, or choose JPEG, PNG, WebP, or AVIF.
- Remove metadata and download. Click Remove Metadata. Download the clean file and verify with the View EXIF Data tool to confirm all fields are gone.
When to use it
- Strip GPS coordinates before posting a photo publicly so your home or workplace location is not exposed.
- Remove camera model and serial number before submitting photos to a contest or publication.
- Clean metadata from pictures before sharing via email or messaging apps that do not strip it automatically.
- Remove editing-software signatures (Lightroom, Photoshop) from images before publishing.
Known limitations
- Removes all metadata at once — you cannot selectively keep individual fields like copyright while removing GPS.
- Removing metadata does not remove visible information inside the pixels, such as faces, location names, or text visible in the photo.
- JPEG output re-encodes at the selected quality setting, which can marginally affect file size even though the visual result looks identical.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove metadata from pictures for free?
Drop your image into this tool, choose an output format, and click Remove Metadata. The clean file downloads immediately — no account or upload required.
Does this remove GPS location from photos?
Yes. GPS coordinates stored in EXIF are completely stripped from the output. Verify with the View EXIF Data tool if privacy is critical.
Are my pictures uploaded to remove metadata?
No. All processing runs in your browser. Your images never leave your device — especially important when the metadata itself contains private location or identity data.
What metadata is removed?
All EXIF, IPTC, and XMP blocks — including GPS coordinates, camera model, shooting date, lens data, colour profiles, copyright notices, and editing software signatures.
Does removing metadata change image quality?
For PNG, WebP, and AVIF outputs the pixel data is losslessly preserved. For JPEG, the re-encoding applies the chosen quality setting, which is visually indistinguishable at 85% or above.
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