How to strip exif metadata from photos without photoshop
- Step 1Drop your photo — Upload any JPG, HEIC, PNG, or WebP photo that you want to clean before sharing publicly or with clients.
- Step 2Metadata stripped in-browser — All EXIF, IPTC, and XMP tags — including GPS coordinates, device serial, and timestamps — are removed locally in your browser.
- Step 3Download the clean image — Save your scrubbed photo. No metadata was ever uploaded or exposed — all processing was entirely on-device.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata does a typical iPhone photo contain?+
iPhone photos embed GPS coordinates (accurate to 3–5 metres of the shot location), timestamp with timezone, device model (e.g. 'iPhone 15 Pro'), camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter), and a low-resolution embedded thumbnail. This data persists through most email clients and direct file shares.
Does stripping EXIF change the visual appearance of my photo?+
No. EXIF metadata is stored separately from the image pixels. Removing it has zero effect on colour, resolution, or visual quality — only the invisible tag data is deleted.
Does social media strip EXIF automatically?+
Most major platforms do strip EXIF when photos are posted publicly (Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook). However, direct messages and file downloads often preserve it. For maximum privacy, strip EXIF before uploading to any platform — especially if the photo was taken at a home address or sensitive location.
Privacy first
All image processing runs locally in your browser using WebAssembly and the Canvas API. No file is ever uploaded — only metadata counters are saved for signed-in dashboard stats.