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Remove EXIF Data From Photos
Strip GPS location, camera details, timestamps, and hidden metadata from images. No upload. Runs locally in your browser.
- Step 1 Upload image
- Step 2 Remove metadata
- Step 3 Download clean copy
Drag and drop a JPEG or PNG here
Supported: JPEG, JPG, PNG
Your image stays on your device. MetadataWipe processes files locally in your browser.
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For sensitive use, re-upload the cleaned image or verify it with another metadata checker before sharing.
How it works
Clean copy created
MetadataWipe draws your image to a canvas and exports a new browser-generated file without the original EXIF blocks.
Download the result
Save the cleaned image and share it with less hidden metadata attached.
What metadata can photos contain?
Digital photos often carry more than pixels. Common embedded metadata includes GPS location, camera details, and timestamps.
- GPS location — where a photo was taken
- Camera model and device info — phone or camera make and settings
- Date and time — when the shot was captured or edited
- Editing software — apps used to adjust the image
- Orientation — how the image should be displayed
MetadataWipe helps you remove EXIF data online and strip common photo metadata before sharing.
Why remove photo metadata?
Hidden metadata can leak details you never meant to publish. Reasons to use a photo metadata remover include everyday privacy and safer sharing.
- Protecting privacy when posting on social media or forums
- Removing GPS location from photos before selling items online
- Sharing screenshots or support images without extra device details
- Reducing identifiable information in public posts and marketplaces
No upload means better privacy
Many online tools send your files to a remote server. MetadataWipe is an EXIF remover that runs entirely in your browser. Your image stays on your device while we create a clean copy you can download. That makes it easier to remove metadata from a photo without upload and without creating an account.
Important note
MetadataWipe removes common embedded photo metadata such as EXIF/GPS data by creating a clean browser-generated copy of your image.
This tool is intended for everyday privacy when sharing photos. It is not forensic-grade redaction and does not guarantee that every possible hidden trace is removed.
For highly sensitive or legal situations, verify the cleaned file with a trusted EXIF viewer before sharing.
How to verify
After you download your cleaned image, upload it again to MetadataWipe. If our scan no longer detects obvious metadata, your browser-generated copy likely removed the common EXIF blocks. When stakes are high, double-check with another tool you trust.
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in many photos. It can include GPS coordinates, camera make and model, date and time taken, orientation, and software used to edit the image. GPS latitude and longitude, DateTimeOriginal, Make, Model, LensModel, and Software strings are common examples. IPTC and XMP blocks may add author names and copyright not visible in the image itself. MetadataWipe shows detected fields before you strip them.
Does MetadataWipe upload my photos?
No. MetadataWipe processes images locally in your browser. Your files are not sent to our servers for V1. The page loads static JavaScript; your image bytes are read from disk into browser memory only. No account is required for V1, and you can disconnect from the network after the page loads to confirm processing stays on-device before sharing sensitive photos.
Can this remove GPS location from a photo?
MetadataWipe removes common embedded photo metadata such as EXIF and GPS data by creating a clean browser-generated copy of your image. This is intended for everyday privacy when sharing photos, not forensic-grade redaction. Coordinates can pinpoint a photo to a building or room when location services were enabled at capture. Stripping GPS before upload is safer than relying on platforms to remove tags after publish — behavior varies by app, region, and file type.
What file types are supported?
MetadataWipe V1 supports JPEG and PNG images. After conversion, strip metadata before attaching to email, posting to social apps, or listing on marketplaces. HEIC users should export JPEG from Photos or Files first, then run MetadataWipe on the export.
Does this work on iPhone photos?
Many iPhone photos are HEIC by default. MetadataWipe V1 supports JPEG and PNG. If your photo is HEIC, export or convert it to JPEG first, then use MetadataWipe. In iOS Photos, use Share → Save as JPEG or export via Files, then open the JPEG in MetadataWipe on Safari or desktop. Stripping on the JPEG export removes GPS and device tags before the file enters email threads or listing uploads.
Will image quality change?
MetadataWipe re-encodes your image when creating a clean copy. JPEG output uses high quality settings, but some compression change is possible. PNG stays lossless aside from metadata removal. Visible detail should remain sharp for everyday sharing; compare original and cleaned previews in the tool before download. For archival masters, keep an uncleaned copy offline and distribute only the metadata-free export to clients or public channels.
Can I verify that metadata was removed?
Yes. After downloading your cleaned image, you can upload it again to MetadataWipe and check whether metadata is still detected. For highly sensitive situations, also verify with a trusted EXIF viewer before sharing. On Windows, right-click → Properties → Details; on macOS, Get Info or Preview Inspector. Empty GPS and camera fields confirm the strip worked. For legal or source-protection workflows, verify with two independent viewers before publish.
Is this forensic-grade redaction?
No. MetadataWipe is a practical privacy tool for removing common EXIF and GPS metadata. It is not a legal or forensic guarantee. Verify cleaned files before sharing when stakes are high. Steganography, embedded thumbnails, and non-EXIF side channels are outside V1 scope. Use MetadataWipe for everyday privacy when sharing JPEG and PNG online, then verify exports when stakes are high rather than assuming complete forensic sanitization.
Is MetadataWipe free?
Yes. MetadataWipe V1 is free to use in your browser with no account required. No subscription or account is required — open the tool, load JPEG or PNG, strip metadata, and download the cleaned copy. Browser-only processing keeps files off third-party servers during the removal step you control.
Why should I remove metadata before sharing a photo?
Photos can reveal location, device details, and timestamps you did not intend to share. Removing metadata helps protect privacy when posting online, sending images to marketplaces, support tickets, or social media. Hidden tags can reveal GPS coordinates, DateTimeOriginal, Make, Model, Software, and SerialNumber to anyone who saves your image. Every share becomes a permanent copy in someone else's inbox, cloud backup, or platform archive — metadata included unless you strip it first. MetadataWipe removes common EXIF and GPS blocks before you post, sell, or email photos so pixels travel without the embedded profile.