Device and camera
A file can reveal the smartphone, camera or lens model used to take it.
Photos without hidden data
How to remove EXIF metadata from photos
EXIF can include date, camera, shooting settings and location. Create a clean copy before sending or publishing an image.
Remove EXIF metadataLocal processing: photos never leave your device.
What EXIF data is
EXIF is a set of technical information that cameras and smartphones can include in an image file. It may include device model, date and time taken, camera settings, and sometimes GPS coordinates.
This data can be useful for a personal archive, but is not always needed in a photo you are about to share publicly or send to a client. A copy without EXIF separates the visual content from file details.
Hidden information
It is not only about GPS
Date and time
When a photo was taken can be more information than you intend to share.
Apps and editors
Exports from apps and programs can include data about the software, author or workflow.
Three steps
Create a copy without EXIF
Choose images
Add one or more photos from your device, including HEIC.
Review data found
Before cleaning, see common metadata categories detected in the file.
Save the clean copy
Download or share the new photo without the hidden information removed.
When to remove EXIF
- Before publishing personal images on social media, listings, or public forums.
- When sending photos to clients, editors, or collaborators and you want to share only the image.
- When exporting from online tools and you do not need software information stored in the file.
- When you want a shareable version without editing or losing the original.
Frequently asked questions
Removing EXIF data
Which metadata is removed?+
The tool removes common EXIF, XMP, IPTC and text blocks, including GPS, date and device information when present.
Can I clean multiple photos at once?+
Yes. You can process a batch of images and download clean copies in a single ZIP.
Is the original file changed?+
No. The original stays on your device: a new copy is created with private added to the filename.
Send the photo, not its history
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Remove EXIF metadata