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EXIF metadata viewer & stripper

View camera make, model, lens parameters, and embedded GPS geolocation from JPEG photos. Cleanly remove all EXIF segments with one click before publishing photos online.

Runs entirely in your browser

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About this tool

Digital photos carry more than the image itself. Cameras and phones embed EXIF metadata inside the file: the make and model of the device, lens and exposure settings, the date and time the shot was taken, and — often — the exact GPS coordinates where it was captured. That information is invisible when you look at the picture but travels with the file when you send or upload it.

This tool reads that hidden data from a JPEG so you can see precisely what a photo is disclosing, including any embedded location. With one click it can also strip every EXIF segment, producing a clean copy that keeps the image but drops the metadata — the version you actually want to publish or share when you would rather not broadcast where and when a photo was taken.

Everything happens in your browser; the photo is never uploaded. That is important because the files you most want to check before posting are personal ones. Note that some platforms strip metadata on upload and others do not, so stripping it yourself first is the reliable way to be sure it is gone.

Frequently asked questions

What is EXIF data?
EXIF is metadata embedded in photo files by cameras and phones. It records details such as the device model, exposure settings, the capture date and time, and frequently the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken.
Why should I remove EXIF data before sharing a photo?
Because it can reveal where and when a picture was taken and on what device. Stripping it prevents a published or shared photo from disclosing your location and habits.
Does removing EXIF reduce image quality?
No. Stripping metadata removes information segments, not image data, so the picture looks identical — the file is simply a little smaller and no longer carries the hidden details.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Both viewing and stripping happen entirely in your browser. The image never leaves your device, which is why it is safe to check personal photos here.
Do social networks already strip this metadata?
Some do and some do not, and behaviour changes over time. Removing it yourself before uploading is the only reliable way to guarantee the location and other details are not shared.

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