No images are stored. Your photo is never uploaded – it is read and edited exclusively inside your own browser, with no server, no cache and no logging. The data read from it, including GPS coordinates, never leaves your device either.
The cleaned file is created right in your browser. Once this page has loaded, the tool even works without an internet connection. More on this in the privacy policy.
- 1 Pick an image A single photo, many images, or a whole folder. Everything stays on your device.
- 2 Check the metadata Camera, date and location are listed. GPS is highlighted clearly.
- 3 Save it clean One click strips everything. With several images you get a ZIP file.
These coordinates are accurate to a few metres. Strip them before sharing the image.
Metadata was found, but no GPS coordinates. So this photo does not reveal where it was taken.
So this image gives away neither your location nor the device used. You can share it as it is.
Cameras store a small preview inside the file as well. Many photo editors do not update it – so on cropped or retouched photos it sometimes still shows the untouched original. Compare it with the image above.
It is removed along with everything else when you clean the file.
Frequently asked questions about EXIF data
What is EXIF data?
EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. Cameras and smartphones store extra details directly inside the image file: camera model, capture date, exposure settings – and, when location services are on, the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken.
Why should I remove GPS data from photos?
The coordinates are accurate to a few metres and reveal exactly where a photo was taken. With pictures from your home, your workplace or a holiday, that can expose your address or build a movement profile. Many platforms strip the data on upload – but far from all of them, and sending a photo by email or messenger usually keeps it intact.
Is my photo uploaded when I strip the metadata?
No. The image is read and processed entirely inside your browser. It is never sent to a server and never cached. You can even disconnect from the network after the page has loaded – the tool keeps working.
Does the image lose quality?
No. Only the metadata sections are cut out of the file, the actual image data stays byte for byte identical. There is no re-compression – unlike approaches that redraw the picture on a canvas and save it again.
Which file formats are supported?
JPEG, PNG, WebP and HEIC/HEIF – the format is detected from the file signature, not the extension. For JPEG the tool removes EXIF, XMP, IPTC and comment segments, for PNG the tEXt, zTXt and iTXt chunks, for WebP the EXIF and XMP sections. The colour profile is kept in every case. For HEIC (the default on newer iPhones) the metadata is read and the EXIF content is emptied.
Can I clean several images at once?
Yes. Select several files at once, or pick a whole folder. The tool then lists for each image whether it carries metadata and a location, and bundles every cleaned file into a single ZIP file for download. Here too, no image ever leaves your browser.
What is the embedded thumbnail?
Cameras store a small preview inside the image file as well. Many photo editors do not update that preview when the picture is cropped or retouched – so it can still show the untouched original. The tool displays the thumbnail when present and removes it along with everything else.
Can I stop my phone from writing GPS data?
Yes. On Android, open the camera app settings and turn off "location tags" or "geotagging". On iOS, go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Camera → "Never".
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