Free EXIF metadata remover
Strip GPS location, camera model, date taken and all EXIF metadata from JPG, PNG and WebP images — entirely in your browser. Your photos never leave your device. Perfect before sharing images online where location data could compromise your privacy.
How to remove EXIF data
- Drop your images above or click to browse.
- The tool reads and displays all EXIF metadata found in each image.
- Review what data is present (GPS, camera, date, etc.).
- Click Strip Metadata and download the clean version.
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in photos by cameras and phones. It can include GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken, the camera model and serial number, the exact date and time, exposure settings, and even a thumbnail of the image. When you share a photo on social media or via email, this data often travels with it.
Why strip metadata before sharing
- GPS coordinates can reveal your home, workplace or current location.
- Date/time stamps show when and in what sequence photos were taken.
- Camera serial number can link a photo to your specific device.
- Device info reveals what phone or camera you own.
Frequently asked questions
Does the EXIF stripper upload my photos? No — the ToolCrix EXIF remover reads and strips metadata entirely in your browser, so photos with GPS data never touch a server.
Will stripping EXIF change image quality? No — the ToolCrix stripper removes only the metadata block; the image pixels are untouched, so quality is identical.
Doesn't social media strip EXIF anyway? Most platforms remove it on upload, but email, cloud drives and messaging often don't — running photos through the ToolCrix stripper first is the safe default.
Which image formats can I clean? The ToolCrix EXIF stripper handles JPG, PNG and WebP, and shows you exactly what metadata (GPS, camera, timestamps) it found before removing it.