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Remove EXIF, GPS & All Metadata From Photos Free — Files Never Leave Your Browser

The only metadata remover that never uploads your files. Strip EXIF, GPS location, author name, camera serial, AI tags, and all IPTC/XMP metadata from JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and PDF — in bulk, with no quality loss, entirely in your browser.

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    Privacy Note

    All metadata removal runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No file data is sent to any server at any point. The cleaned file is generated locally and downloaded directly to your device — not even the file name is transmitted.

    Website assets are served from hosting/CDN. Private file processing stays local in your browser.

    Common Use Cases

    • Remove GPS coordinates from holiday or home photos before posting on Instagram, Facebook Marketplace, or Vinted.
    • Strip author name and editing software from images before submitting them anonymously or to a journalist.
    • Remove camera serial numbers from photos used in legal proceedings or press releases.
    • Clean AI-generation prompts and workflow data from Stable Diffusion or ComfyUI PNG exports before sharing.
    • Bulk-clean a folder of photos before emailing them to a client or attaching them to a public report.
    • Strip author, title, and creation date from a PDF before sharing it externally.
    • Remove all metadata from HEIC iPhone photos before uploading to a real-estate or classified listing.
    • Strip WebP metadata from optimised images before publishing them on a public website.

    How to Use

    1. Drop images or PDFs onto the upload area, or click Browse files to select up to 20 files.
    2. Choose a privacy preset — Share Safely is the recommended default for most situations.
    3. Review the per-file field count showing how many fields will be removed.
    4. Click Clean files to process all files locally in your browser.
    5. Download each file individually or click Download All as ZIP.

    Practical Examples

    Remove GPS from marketplace listing photos

    Input Five JPEG photos taken on a smartphone, each containing precise GPS home address coordinates.
    Output Five JPEG files with GPS stripped but full image quality preserved, ready to upload to Vinted, eBay, or Facebook Marketplace.

    Anonymise a PDF before external sharing

    Input A PDF report with Author set to a personal name, Creator showing the internal tool used, and creation timestamp visible.
    Output A PDF with author, creator, and date fields cleared, file size unchanged.

    Strip AI metadata from PNG exports

    Input A PNG image exported from Stable Diffusion containing the full generation prompt, negative prompt, seed, and model name in tEXt chunks.
    Output A clean PNG with metadata chunks removed but pixel data losslessly preserved.

    Bulk clean iPhone HEIC photos

    Input Twelve HEIC photos taken on an iPhone, each with GPS, face detection flags, and Live Photo references embedded.
    Output A ZIP file containing twelve clean JPEG files with all identity and location data removed.

    When to Use This Tool

    • Use this tool when you need to remove GPS, author, or serial number data before sharing photos or PDFs publicly.
    • Use Metadata Inspector first if you want to see exactly what metadata is present before deciding what to remove.
    • Use this tool instead of screenshot-based workarounds, which re-encode images at lower quality and do not target specific metadata categories.

    Limitations

    • Maximum 20 files per session and 50 MB per file.
    • HEIC and HEIF files are converted to JPEG during cleaning because browsers cannot re-save HEIC natively.
    • GIF animations are flattened to a static PNG when cleaned via canvas.
    • Very deep MakerNote proprietary camera data in JPEG files is fully removed by the EXIF strip — this is intentional for privacy.

    Quality and Accuracy Notes

    • JPEG files are cleaned without pixel re-encoding, so there is no quality loss. The EXIF segment is removed directly from the file bytes.
    • PNG files are cleaned by removing only metadata chunks. Pixel data is untouched, so the output is exactly the same quality as the input.
    • WebP files are re-encoded at 97 percent quality to strip metadata. The difference is imperceptible but the file is technically lossy.
    • Rendering-critical tags such as ICC colour profile, orientation, and resolution are always preserved regardless of preset chosen.

    Format Support

    Direction Format Support Notes
    Input JPEG / JPG ✓ Full EXIF stripped directly without pixel re-encoding. No quality loss.
    Input PNG ✓ Full Metadata chunks removed losslessly. Pixel data untouched.
    Input WebP ✓ Full Re-encoded at 97% quality to strip metadata.
    Input HEIC / HEIF ✓ Full Converted to JPEG (metadata-free). Format change noted in output.
    Input GIF ◑ Partial Re-encoded as PNG (lossless static frame). Animations not preserved.
    Input AVIF ◑ Partial Re-encoded via canvas to strip metadata.
    Input PDF ✓ Full Author, title, creator, producer, and dates cleared via pdf-lib.
    Output JPEG ✓ Full Lossless EXIF strip for JPEG input; HEIC converts to JPEG.
    Output PNG ✓ Full Lossless chunk removal for PNG input.
    Output WebP ✓ Full Re-encoded at 97% quality.
    Output PDF ✓ Full Metadata-free PDF with same pages and content.
    Output ZIP ✓ Full Batch download: all cleaned files in one ZIP archive.

    Input formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, HEIF, GIF, AVIF, PDF

    Output formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP, PDF, ZIP (batch)

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    FAQ

    Does removing EXIF data reduce image quality?
    No — if done correctly. For JPEG files, metadata is removed by stripping the EXIF segment directly from the file bytes, so the pixel data is never re-encoded and quality is completely unchanged. For PNG files, metadata chunks are removed losslessly. WebP files are re-encoded at 97 percent quality, which is imperceptible in practice. Every other online metadata remover re-compresses your images, which degrades quality. This tool does not.
    Can someone find my home address from a photo I posted online?
    Yes — if the photo still contains GPS metadata. Smartphones automatically embed precise GPS coordinates into every photo by default. Apps like Google Maps and tools like this one can reverse-geocode those coordinates to a street address in seconds. Remove GPS before uploading any photo to a public website, classified listing, or social media post.
    Do Instagram, Facebook, and other social media sites remove EXIF automatically?
    Most platforms strip GPS coordinates before public display, but they may retain the original metadata file on their servers and strip less thoroughly than claimed. Not all platforms remove all fields, and the original unstripped file is still sent to their servers during upload. Removing metadata before uploading ensures your data never reaches their servers in the first place.
    Does this tool upload my files to a server?
    No. Every step runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. The cleaned file is created on your device and downloaded directly. Unlike every other online EXIF remover, your images are never transmitted to any server — not even the file name.
    What metadata does an iPhone HEIC photo contain?
    iPhone HEIC photos typically contain GPS coordinates (precise to a few metres), timestamp, device model, iOS version, lens and exposure settings, face detection flags, Live Photo references, and sometimes altitude. This tool supports HEIC files and strips all identity and location data, converting the output to a clean JPEG since browsers cannot write HEIC natively.
    Is it legal to remove metadata from a photo?
    Yes. You are free to remove metadata from files you own. Stripping metadata from your own photos or documents is legal in all major jurisdictions. Note that intentionally removing someone else's embedded copyright notice from a work you do not own may violate copyright law in some countries — but removing metadata from your own files raises no legal concerns.

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