Remove Photo Metadata (EXIF & GPS Cleaner)
Strip GPS location, camera model, lens data, timestamps and all personal metadata from your photos — 100% privately in your browser.
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JPG, PNG, WebP — metadata stripped and clean copy downloaded
What is Photo EXIF Metadata?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard that specifies the formats for images, sound, and ancillary tags used by digital cameras, smartphones, and scanners. When you take a photograph, your device automatically embeds extensive technical and personal information directly into the image file:
- GPS Coordinates: Precise latitude, longitude, and elevation of where the picture was taken.
- Device Details: Phone make, model, operating system version, and unique camera sensor ID.
- Timestamp: Exact date, hour, minute, and second of the capture.
- Technical Settings: Focal length, aperture, ISO, exposure time, flash status, and metering mode.
Why You Should Clean EXIF Data Before Sharing
When you sell items on online marketplaces (eBay, Facebook Marketplace), post photos on forums, or upload images to messaging groups, bad actors can easily extract your GPS tags to pinpoint your home or workplace address. Cleaning metadata with this tool gives you complete peace of mind while keeping image clarity intact.
5 Scenarios Where Uncleaned Photo Metadata Exposes Your Privacy
Modern smartphones embed precise satellite GPS data (accurate within 2 to 3 meters) into every photo taken with the camera app. Here is why stripping metadata is critical before sharing:
1. Online Classifieds & Marketplaces
When selling vehicles, electronics, or furniture on sites like Ikman.lk or Facebook Marketplace, unstripped photos taken in your driveway reveal your exact home address and garage location to strangers.
2. Children & Family Photos
Photos of children playing in the backyard or in front of their school embed geographical coordinates that anyone can extract to identify daily routines and school locations.
3. Workplace & ID Badges
Posting workplace selfies or conference photos exposes internal office floor locations, camera serials, and equipment information useful to social engineering attacks.
4. Whistleblowing & Journalism
Investigators, journalists, and anonymous tipsters must scrub device serial numbers, software firmware builds, and timestamps to prevent digital fingerprinting.
What Gets Cleaned vs Kept in Your Photo
| Metadata Category | Original Photo | Cleaned Output Photo | Privacy Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates (Lat / Long) | Included (Pinpoints exact location) | Completely Removed (100% Scrubbed) | Critical Risk |
| Camera Make & Device Model | e.g. Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Samsung S24 | Completely Removed | Moderate Risk |
| Unique Sensor & Lens Serials | Hardware serial numbers embedded | Completely Removed | Moderate Risk |
| Exact Date & Time of Capture | Timestamp down to milliseconds | Completely Removed | Moderate Risk |
| Visual Resolution & Colors | Full clarity original pixels | Preserved at 96%+ High Quality | Safe (No Quality Loss) |