EXIF Viewer & Metadata Remover
Upload a JPEG to inspect its hidden EXIF data — camera model, timestamp, GPS location and more — then strip it and download a clean copy. Nothing is uploaded; the file never leaves your device.
Drop a JPEG here, or click to choose a file
Processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) metadata is embedded by cameras and phones directly into JPEG files — camera make/model, exposure settings, timestamp, and often precise GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken. This data travels silently with the file unless it's explicitly removed, which is a real privacy risk when sharing photos online.
How to use this tool
- Drop or select a JPEG photo — it's read entirely in your browser using the File API, never uploaded anywhere.
- Review the EXIF table to see exactly what metadata is embedded, including GPS location if present.
- Click Strip metadata & download clean copy to re-encode the image via canvas, which drops all EXIF data, and download the clean file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. The file is read and processed locally using the browser's File and Canvas APIs. Open your Network tab while using this tool — there are no uploads.
Does stripping metadata reduce image quality?
The re-encode uses a high JPEG quality setting (0.95), so quality loss is minimal and generally not visible. If you need pixel-perfect lossless output, use a dedicated desktop EXIF-stripping tool instead.
Why do some photos show no EXIF data?
Many platforms (Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter/X) already strip EXIF data on upload/download, and PNG/WebP files typically don't carry EXIF the same way JPEGs do. If a JPEG shows nothing, it likely had metadata removed already or was edited by software that discards it.