Is this EXIF viewer really free?

Yes — completely free, with no file size limits, and no account required. Everything runs in your browser, so there's no server cost to recoup.

What metadata can a photo contain?

Camera make and model, the exact date and time the photo was taken, exposure settings (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focal length), the software used to edit it, and — if location services were on — the precise GPS coordinates of where it was taken.

Why would I want to remove this?

Sharing a photo online usually shares its metadata too, including GPS coordinates that reveal exactly where you were standing. Removing metadata before posting or sending a photo is a simple, effective privacy step.

Does removing metadata affect image quality?

No — only the metadata segments are removed. The actual pixel data is copied byte-for-byte, so the photo looks exactly as sharp as the original.

EXIF Viewer & Remove Metadata

See what's hidden inside a photo, and strip it all out with one click — free and entirely private.

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How it works

Drop a JPG photo and this tool reads its EXIF metadata directly inside your browser tab — no server, no upload. You'll see camera details (make, model, exposure settings), the date and time the photo was taken, and if the photo has embedded location data, its GPS coordinates with a link to view the exact spot on a map.

Click "Remove all metadata" to strip every metadata segment from the photo — not just GPS, but camera info, timestamps, software tags, and any embedded comments too — and download a clean copy. The underlying image data isn't touched, so there's no quality loss or recompression.

This is useful before posting a photo publicly, sending it to someone you don't want to share your location with, or archiving images without carrying along identifying camera details. Phones and cameras embed this data automatically and most people never see it unless they go looking.

Limitations

Only JPG is supported for now — PNG and other formats don't carry EXIF the same way. Metadata reading covers the most commonly-used tags (camera info, exposure, timestamps, GPS); some manufacturer-specific proprietary fields aren't decoded, though "Remove all metadata" still strips them along with everything else.

FAQ

Is this EXIF viewer really free?: Yes — completely free, with no file size limits, and no account required. Everything runs in your browser, so there's no server cost to recoup.
What metadata can a photo contain?: Camera make and model, the exact date and time the photo was taken, exposure settings (shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focal length), the software used to edit it, and — if location services were on — the precise GPS coordinates of where it was taken.
Why would I want to remove this?: Sharing a photo online usually shares its metadata too, including GPS coordinates that reveal exactly where you were standing. Removing metadata before posting or sending a photo is a simple, effective privacy step.
Does removing metadata affect image quality?: No — only the metadata segments are removed. The actual pixel data is copied byte-for-byte, so the photo looks exactly as sharp as the original.

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