Remove Metadata from Photo with EXIF Viewer & Editor

An EXIF viewer reads embedded photo information such as camera model, capture date, exposure settings, GPS coordinates, copyright text and software tags. A metadata remover creates a new image from the visible pixels so the downloadable copy no longer carries the original embedded metadata.

Choose or drop a supported photo, review the detected metadata, select the output format and quality, then choose Remove metadata. Download the cleaned copy after the verification message confirms that privacy-related tags were not found in the new file.

Yes. The cleaned copy is re-created from image pixels rather than copied with its original metadata blocks, which removes embedded GPS coordinates along with other EXIF, XMP and IPTC information. Always verify the downloaded copy before publishing sensitive material.

Not by itself. Removing unnecessary metadata can support data minimisation and reduce accidental disclosure, but GDPR compliance depends on the full purpose, lawful basis, retention, access, security and sharing process. The visible photo may still identify people, places, documents or property. This tool is a technical privacy aid, not legal advice.

The metadata viewer accepts JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, HEIF and TIFF signatures. Available tag coverage depends on the metadata stored in the file. Some browser environments may inspect HEIC or TIFF metadata but may not decode those formats for a cleaned image download.

The cleaned output can be JPEG, PNG or WebP when the browser supports that encoder. JPEG uses a solid background and does not support transparency. PNG preserves transparency. WebP support and quality handling depend on the browser.

The tool reads the orientation information and accounts for browser auto-rotation before creating the clean copy. The visual orientation is baked into the output pixels so it does not need the original orientation tag. Scan the preview before downloading when orientation is critical.

Re-encoding JPEG or WebP can introduce some quality loss because those formats use lossy compression. PNG is lossless but may create a larger file. Use the highest practical quality or PNG when exact pixel preservation matters more than file size.

No. The original file remains unchanged on your device. The tool creates a separate cleaned copy for download. Resetting or closing the page releases the temporary browser data used for the preview and result.

No photo content is uploaded by this tool. Metadata parsing, image decoding, re-encoding and verification happen locally in the browser. The page loads the metadata-reading component from a delivery network, but your selected file is not sent to that network.

Yes. Selecting a photo displays the readable metadata without changing the file. You can search tags, review the full current-metadata text box, copy the report or download it as a TXT file before deciding whether to make a cleaned copy.

The camera or editing application may not have added metadata, a messaging or social platform may already have stripped it, or the information may use an unsupported or proprietary block. A file can also contain only structural image information rather than privacy-related tags.

Metadata can sometimes be read from a format that the browser cannot decode into pixels. This is common with HEIC and TIFF in some browsers. Convert the photo to JPEG, PNG or WebP in a trusted application, then inspect and clean the converted copy.

The original EXIF, GPS, XMP and IPTC blocks are not carried into the re-created file. The browser may add minimal structural details such as dimensions, resolution or format headers. The tool verifies the output for privacy-related tags and explains that structural image data may remain.

Depending on the device and workflow, metadata can reveal precise coordinates, capture time, camera and lens model, device serial numbers, editing software, author names, copyright text, descriptions, keywords and unique identifiers. Not every photo contains these fields.

Yes. Buildings, signs, landmarks, reflections, documents, faces and other visible details may still reveal identity or location. Metadata removal reduces embedded-data exposure but does not anonymise the image content.

Yes, on current browsers that support local file selection, image decoding and canvas export. Format support differs by operating system and browser. iPhone Safari may decode HEIC more often than some desktop browsers, while other browsers may only inspect its metadata.

No account or installation is required, and CorrectionCopy does not impose an artificial number of uses. Very large dimensions or files can still exceed the memory and canvas capabilities of the browser or device.

The result is newly encoded using the selected format, quality and dimensions. Compression efficiency, transparency, colour complexity and browser encoding behavior can make the output larger or smaller even though metadata was removed.

Businesses should assess whether embedded information is necessary for the stated purpose. Removing unnecessary GPS, identity, serial-number and workflow tags can reduce disclosure risk and support data minimisation, but organisations should also apply appropriate policies, access controls, retention rules and legal review.

Yes. The optional New Metadata panel lets you enter selected title, description, keywords, creator, copyright, date, camera, software and GPS fields. Replacement metadata is written only when JPEG output is selected and the embed option is enabled. PNG and WebP outputs remain stripped.