EXIF Viewer & Remover
View hidden metadata in your images (camera, GPS, time) and remove EXIF data to protect privacy. Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF. Works entirely in your browser.
- View Complete EXIF - See camera model, GPS location, time, and shooting parameters
- Remove EXIF Data - Strip all metadata with one click to protect privacy
- Multiple Formats - Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF and more
- GPS Detection - Alerts you if location data is present in your images
- 100% Private - All processing happens locally, images never leave your device
Upload Image
Click or drag to upload image
Max file size: 20 MB
How to Use
Follow these step-by-step guides to view and remove EXIF data from your images.
Viewing EXIF Information
Beginner2 minLearn how to view hidden metadata in your images including camera details and GPS location.
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Upload Your Image
Click the upload area or drag and drop your image file. We support JPEG, PNG, WebP, and TIFF formats up to 20MB.
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View EXIF Data
The tool automatically scans your image and displays all EXIF information. See camera make/model, shooting time, exposure settings, and GPS coordinates.
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Check Privacy Risks
If GPS data is detected, you'll see a highlighted warning section showing latitude, longitude, and altitude. This indicates your location is embedded in the image.
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Review Camera Settings
Examine technical details like ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, and whether flash was used. Professional photographers use this for learning.
Removing EXIF Data
Beginner1 minLearn how to strip all metadata from your images to protect your privacy before sharing online.
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Upload Image with EXIF
Upload any image that contains EXIF data. The tool will display a privacy warning if metadata is detected.
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Click Remove EXIF
Click the 'Remove EXIF Information' button. The tool re-encodes the image using canvas, which strips all embedded metadata.
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Download Clean Image
The cleaned image automatically downloads with '_no-exif' suffix. The original filename and format are preserved.
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Verify Removal
The tool automatically rescans the downloaded image to confirm all EXIF data was successfully removed. You'll see a 'privacy safe' confirmation.
Understanding EXIF Privacy Risks
Intermediate3 minLearn what EXIF data can reveal and when you should remove it before sharing images.
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GPS Location Data
Most smartphones embed GPS coordinates when taking photos. Sharing these images online can reveal your home address, workplace, or travel locations.
π‘ Tip: Always remove EXIF from photos taken at your home, children's school, or private locations.
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Camera and Device Info
EXIF reveals your camera make and model, which can indirectly identify your smartphone brand or professional equipment. Not high-risk, but still personal data.
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Timestamp Data
Original shooting time reveals when photos were taken. Combined with GPS data, this can build a timeline of your activities and patterns.
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Social Media Platforms
Many platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) automatically strip EXIF. However, direct file sharing, cloud storage, and portfolio sites may preserve it. When in doubt, strip it.
"This EXIF remover is essential for anyone who values privacy! I always check photos before sharing on social media. Found GPS data in photos from my home - scary but this tool removed it instantly. The GPS warning alert is brilliant."
"As a photographer, I love being able to check EXIF data from my phone. The detailed camera settings display helps me understand what settings worked. And the privacy features are perfect for clients who don't want location shared."
"I recommend this tool to friends and family. Most people don't realize their smartphone photos contain GPS coordinates. This tool makes it dead simple to view and remove that data. The fact it's 100% local processing is crucial."
"I share photos from my travels constantly. This EXIF viewer showed me my photos had exact coordinates of my hotel and favorite spots. Now I always strip EXIF before uploading. The instant processing is fantastic for batches."
"Discovered my kids' photos had our home's GPS location. As a parent, this was terrifying. This tool helped me clean hundreds of family photos in minutes. The privacy warning display makes risks impossible to miss."
"I work remotely and share photos from various locations. The EXIF viewer revealed my photos were a privacy nightmare - exact coordinates of cafes, co-working spaces, and Airbnbs. This tool is now part of my workflow before every post."
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about viewing and removing EXIF data from images.