Why Remove EXIF Data?

Photos taken with smartphones and digital cameras contain EXIF metadata including GPS coordinates, device make/model, and timestamps. When sharing photos online, this information can reveal your location and equipment. Removing EXIF data is a simple privacy measure.

What EXIF data can reveal

GPS coordinates: precise latitude and longitude of where the photo was taken - can pinpoint your home, workplace, or travel patterns.
Device model and serial number: reveals the exact make, model, and sometimes unique identifier of your camera or phone.
Timestamps: date and time the photo was taken, which may reveal your schedule or routines.
Software version: editing software and version number, useful for forensic analysis.

Beyond EXIF: XMP and IPTC metadata

EXIF is not the only metadata format embedded in image files. XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) is Adobe's XML-based format used in Photoshop and Lightroom exports. IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) metadata is widely used by news agencies for copyright and caption information. This tool removes pixel-level metadata by re-drawing on a Canvas, which strips all three formats simultaneously since Canvas export produces clean pixels with no embedded metadata.

Use cases

Social media privacy: strip GPS before sharing photos of your home or children online.
Device anonymity: remove device identifiers before posting to forums or public galleries.
Organizational compliance: many organizations require metadata removal before sharing photos externally.
Whistleblowing and journalism: metadata can unintentionally identify the source of a leaked photo.

How It Works

This tool re-draws your image onto an HTML5 Canvas and exports it as a new PNG. The Canvas API copies only pixel data - no metadata. The operation happens entirely in your browser; your image is never uploaded to a server.