EXIF Data Viewer/Remover
Photos from phones and cameras often carry hidden EXIF metadata — device model, timestamp, even GPS coordinates. Upload a photo to see exactly what's stored inside it, then download a clean copy with everything stripped out.
How to Use the EXIF Data Viewer/Remover
- Click "Select a Photo" and choose a JPEG image from your device.
- Review the table of any EXIF tags found — camera make/model, date, orientation, GPS coordinates and more.
- Click "Remove Metadata & Download Clean Copy" to get a version of the photo with all metadata stripped.
- Share the downloaded copy without worrying about hidden location or device data.
Why Use This Tool?
Is my photo uploaded to a server to check its metadata?
No. The file's raw bytes are read locally with the FileReader API, and the EXIF/TIFF structure is parsed entirely with JavaScript running in your browser. Your photo, and everything inside it, never leaves your device.
Why does EXIF data matter for privacy?
Many phone photos embed the exact GPS coordinates of where they were taken, plus the device model and timestamp. Posting such a photo publicly — on a marketplace listing, social media, or forum — can unintentionally reveal your home address or daily routine. Stripping metadata before sharing is a simple, important privacy habit.
How does removing metadata actually work?
The clean copy is created by redrawing your photo onto a fresh HTML canvas and re-exporting it. Canvas elements only ever store pixel color data — they have no concept of EXIF tags — so the export is naturally metadata-free without needing any special stripping logic.
What if no metadata is found?
Some photos — especially ones already shared through messaging apps or social platforms — have already had their EXIF data stripped automatically. If none is found, you'll see a clear "No EXIF data found" message, and you can still download a re-encoded copy for peace of mind.