EXIF & Metadata Stripper
Remove EXIF, GPS and text metadata from JPG and PNG — a clean copy downloads, original untouched
Cleaning happens entirely in your browser — the original file stays untouched on disk, and a new copy without EXIF, GPS, IPTC or PNG text chunks is generated for download.
Examples
Phone photo before posting
IMG_2041.jpg (4.2 MB)GPS.Latitude, GPS.Longitude, 0th.Make, 0th.Model … removed · IMG_2041-clean.jpgThe exact fields that revealed where the photo was taken are named in the report.
About this tool
Removes EXIF, GPS and text metadata from JPG and PNG with a full report of everything found. JPEG loses its entire EXIF APP1 segment (field-by-field list first); PNG gets a byte-level chunk walk that drops tEXt, zTXt, iTXt and eXIf while copying every other chunk untouched.
The output is a new clean file — the original on disk is never modified. A zero-entry report means the file was already safe, which for screenshots is common and worth confirming.
How to use
Pick an image
JPG or PNG from your device.
Read the report
Every metadata field present is listed before removal.
Download clean
Save the stripped copy; the original stays untouched.
Use cases
Social posting
Strip location and device data before uploads — platform stripping is inconsistent.
Client delivery
Remove editing history and internal ratings from exported work.
What gets removed, per format
| Format | Removed segments / chunks |
|---|---|
| JPEG | EXIF APP1 (incl. GPS), listed APP segments (IPTC, comment…) |
| PNG | tEXt, zTXt, iTXt, eXIf chunks (pixel data untouched) |
Common mistakes
Mistake:Assuming platforms strip everything
Fix:Behavior varies and originals are often kept server-side; strip before uploading.
Mistake:Confusing metadata removal with anonymization
Fix:Faces, house numbers and reflections are in the pixels — stripping doesn't blur them.
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