See what your photos reveal — GPS location, camera model, dates — then strip it all before sharing
- Upload a photo — processing happens entirely in your browser
- Review hidden EXIF data: GPS coordinates, camera info, timestamps
- Strip all metadata and download a clean copy in one click
Proof: Every smartphone photo can contain GPS coordinates accurate to a few meters
Your photos contain hidden data that reveals where you were, what device you used, and when the photo was taken. Upload an image to see exactly what it exposes, then strip it in one click.
- GPS coordinates embedded by your phone can pinpoint your home, workplace, or daily routine to within a few meters.
- Camera make, model, lens, and serial number create a device fingerprint that can link photos across platforms.
- Timestamps show exactly when each photo was taken, including timezone information.
100% browser-side. Your photos never leave your device.
Every photo you take carries invisible metadata. Your phone records GPS coordinates, camera settings, and timestamps into every image file. When you share a photo online, this data goes with it—visible to anyone who knows where to look.
Free, no signup, and 100% browser-side. Your photos never leave your device.
EXIF viewer & stripper
Upload an image below to inspect its hidden metadata. Strip everything and download a clean copy.
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JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or WebP — up to 20 images, max 50MB each — processed in your browser
Your images never leave your browser.
All processing happens locally in JavaScript. No data is sent to any server.
What's hidden in your photos
Every image file can carry metadata that reveals more than you intended to share.
GPS location
Smartphones embed precise latitude and longitude into every photo. This can reveal your home address, workplace, gym, or any other location you photograph. Anyone who downloads the image can extract these coordinates.
Camera fingerprint
Camera make, model, lens, serial number, and software version create a unique device fingerprint. This can be used to link photos taken by the same device across different platforms and accounts.
Date and time trail
Photos record the exact moment they were taken, digitized, and last modified. This creates a timeline of your activities that can be correlated with location data to build a detailed profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What EXIF data is hidden in my photos?
Photos taken with smartphones and cameras embed EXIF metadata including GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude), camera make and model, lens information, exposure settings, the exact date and time the photo was taken, and the software used to edit it. This data travels with the image file wherever it is shared.
Can someone find my location from a photo?
Yes. If GPS tagging is enabled on your phone or camera, every photo contains precise latitude and longitude coordinates. Anyone who downloads the image can extract these coordinates and pinpoint where the photo was taken—often to within a few meters. This is why stripping EXIF data before sharing photos online is important for privacy.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. This tool processes your image entirely in the browser using JavaScript and the HTML5 Canvas API. Your file never leaves your device—no data is sent to any server, stored, or logged.
Does stripping metadata reduce image quality?
The tool re-encodes JPEG images at 95% quality, which is visually indistinguishable from the original. PNG images are re-exported losslessly. The visual content, colors, and resolution remain the same—only the hidden metadata is removed. File size may change slightly due to re-encoding.
Which image formats are supported?
This tool supports JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and WebP images. EXIF parsing is most comprehensive for JPEG files, which is the format most commonly used by smartphones and digital cameras. All supported formats can have their metadata stripped via the canvas re-export method.
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