How to Remove GPS & EXIF Data from Photos Before Sharing
Every photo your phone takes embeds hidden metadata: the exact GPS coordinates where it was shot, the camera model, and the date and time. Post that photo online and you may be broadcasting your home address. Here's how to see what's hidden in your photos and strip it before you share.
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Remove Metadata
Step-by-step
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Open Remove Metadata
Use our Remove Metadata tool. Inspection and stripping happen locally — your photo never uploads.
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Drop in your photo
Drag a JPG onto the upload area. The tool immediately reads and lists the embedded EXIF data.
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Review what's embedded
Look for GPS Latitude/Longitude (flagged in red), camera make/model, and timestamps. This is exactly what anyone who downloads your photo can read.
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Strip all metadata
Click "Strip all metadata." The tool re-encodes the image with zero EXIF — same picture, no hidden data.
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Download the clean copy
Save the cleaned image. Your original is untouched on your device.
💡 Tips
- Social networks like Facebook and Instagram strip EXIF on upload — but forums, direct file shares, cloud links, and email attachments usually do not.
- Screenshots don't contain GPS data, but photos shot with the camera app almost always do unless you disabled location for the camera.
- To stop new photos recording location: iPhone — Settings → Privacy → Location Services → Camera → Never. Android — Camera app → Settings → turn off location tags.
FAQ
What exactly is EXIF data?
EXIF is metadata embedded inside image files: GPS coordinates, camera and lens model, exposure settings, and the date/time the photo was taken.
Does stripping metadata change how the photo looks?
No. Only the hidden data is removed — every visible pixel stays the same.
Is the photo uploaded to read its metadata?
No. The file is read and re-encoded entirely in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere.