Free EXIF Viewer & Metadata Stripper
Every photo from a smartphone or digital camera carries hidden EXIF metadata — GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamp, and sometimes even the photographer's name. Sharing photos online without stripping this data can expose your home location, travel patterns, and device information. Our free EXIF viewer and stripper lets you inspect and remove metadata before sharing.
Upload a photo to see all embedded EXIF fields, then download a clean copy with metadata removed. Processing happens entirely in your browser.
How to Use the EXIF Viewer & Stripper
Upload a JPEG or other supported image file. The tool displays all EXIF metadata: camera make and model, exposure settings, date taken, GPS coordinates, and software used. Review the data to understand what you are sharing. Click strip or remove metadata to download a clean copy with all EXIF data removed while preserving image quality.
Why EXIF Viewer & Stripper Matters
Privacy researchers have repeatedly demonstrated that GPS coordinates in shared photos reveal home addresses, schools, and daily routines. Journalists, activists, and everyday users need to strip metadata before posting photos on social media. Conversely, photographers and archivists need EXIF viewers to verify capture settings and organize collections by date and camera.
Who Uses a EXIF Viewer & Stripper?
- Privacy-conscious users remove GPS and personal metadata before sharing photos online.
- Journalists strip location data from sensitive photos before publication.
- Photographers inspect EXIF settings to learn from exposure and aperture choices.
- Real estate agents remove GPS data from property photos posted publicly.
- Parents strip location metadata from children's photos shared on social media.
Key Features
- View complete EXIF metadata from uploaded images
- Strip all metadata with one click
- Preserves original image quality
- Client-side processing — photos never uploaded
- Supports JPEG and common camera formats
Tips for Getting the Most From This Tool
Strip EXIF from every photo before posting publicly, especially if taken at home or routine locations. Screenshots generally do not contain EXIF data — re-photographing or screenshotting is another way to remove metadata. For photographers who want to keep EXIF for portfolio sites, strip only GPS fields if the tool supports selective removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What EXIF data can reveal my location?
GPS latitude, longitude, and altitude fields embedded by smartphones are the primary privacy risk. They can pinpoint where a photo was taken within meters.
Does stripping EXIF reduce image quality?
No. Metadata removal does not recompress or alter the image pixels. File size may decrease slightly without the metadata payload.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. EXIF reading and stripping happen entirely in your browser.
Do PNG and WebP files have EXIF data?
PNG can contain metadata in tEXt or eXIf chunks. JPEG is the most common format with full EXIF. The tool supports common formats with embedded metadata.