Remove Photo Metadata Online
Strip all hidden metadata from your photos: camera model, GPS location, timestamps, and editing software. Files never leave your device. 100% browser-based processing.
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Why Remove Metadata From Photos?
Digital photos carry a surprising amount of hidden information. Beyond what you see in the image, your camera embeds dozens of metadata fields including your device model, lens type, exposure settings, the exact date and time, GPS coordinates, and even the software used to edit the photo.
This hidden data can reveal personal details you may not want to share — your home location, daily routine patterns, the expensive camera equipment you own, or the editing tools you use. Social media platforms strip some metadata on upload, but many file-sharing services, email attachments, and websites preserve it entirely.
Using CleanFile to remove photo metadata before sharing ensures none of this personal information follows your image around the internet. It's a simple but powerful step toward protecting your digital privacy.
What Metadata Gets Removed From Photos
Camera & Device Info
Make, model, lens, serial number, and firmware version
GPS Location
Latitude, longitude, altitude, and map datum
Date & Time
Original capture time, modification time, and timezone
Exposure Settings
ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, flash status
Software Details
Editing software name and version used to process the image
Thumbnail & Comments
Embedded preview thumbnails and user-added comments
Client-Side Only
All file processing runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No server is involved.
No Server Processing
Your files never leave your device. Nothing is sent to any server, ever.
No Tracking
We don't track what files you clean, store any file data, or collect personal information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata do photos contain?
Photos can contain EXIF data including camera make/model, GPS location, date taken, software used, exposure settings, and more.
Which image formats are supported?
We support JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and TIFF image formats.
Can I selectively remove certain metadata?
Currently the tool removes all metadata at once by re-encoding the image. Selective removal may be added in a future update.
Does re-encoding affect transparency in PNG images?
No. The tool preserves alpha channels and transparency when re-encoding PNG and WebP images.
Can I process multiple photos at once?
This page handles one photo at a time. For batch processing, use the main CleanFile tool on the homepage which supports multiple files with ZIP download.
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