EXIF viewer & stripper
See the hidden EXIF metadata in a photo — camera, settings, date and even GPS location — then download a clean copy with all of it removed. Read entirely on your device.
Open EXIF viewer & stripper →What is the EXIF viewer and stripper?
A free, private tool that reveals the hidden EXIF metadata in a photo — camera, lens, exposure settings, the date it was taken and even the GPS location — then lets you download a clean copy with all of it removed. The file is read entirely on your device and is never uploaded.
How to use EXIF viewer & stripper
- Add a photo — Drop an image onto the page or choose a file. JPEGs from cameras and phones often carry the most metadata.
- Read the metadata — The tool lists the EXIF fields it finds — camera, settings, date and more — in a table beside a preview of the image.
- Check for GPS location — If the photo includes GPS coordinates, a clear warning appears with a link to view the spot on a map, so you know exactly what's being shared.
- Download a clean copy — Use the Clean copy download to save a re-saved version of the image with the metadata removed.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded to read its metadata?
No. The image is parsed and re-saved entirely in your browser, so neither the photo nor its EXIF data is uploaded anywhere.
Why does it warn me about GPS?
Many phone photos embed the exact GPS coordinates where they were taken. The tool flags this so you can see — and remove — the location before sharing the image.
How does it remove the metadata?
It re-encodes the image through a canvas, which produces a clean copy without the original EXIF block. Download that copy and share it in place of the original.
Does it work with PNG and WebP too?
Yes, you can open JPEG, PNG and WebP images. PNG and WebP rarely carry EXIF, but you can still download a re-saved copy with any metadata removed.
Will stripping metadata change how the photo looks?
The visible image stays the same; only the hidden information fields are removed in the clean copy.
Tips
- Always strip GPS data before posting photos publicly — coordinates can reveal your home or workplace.
- Open a JPEG straight from your camera or phone to see the richest set of metadata.
- Keep your original file and share the clean copy, so you don't lose the metadata you might want for your own records.