Metadata Remover
Image Metadata & EXIF Remover
Inspect and strip GPS location, camera info, timestamps, IPTC, XMP and all hidden metadata from images
- Runs in your browser
- Nothing uploaded
- No sign-up
- Free, no daily limits
- 1Add your file
- 2Choose settings
- 3Download
Drop an image here
Choose a fileSupports JPG, PNG, and WebP. All embedded metadata will be detected and displayed. · nothing is uploaded
GPS Location
Exact coordinates, altitude, direction
Camera & Lens
Make, model, serial, lens info
Exposure Data
ISO, aperture, shutter, flash, focal length
What is Image Metadata & EXIF Remover?
This browser utility scans and strips hidden metadata from your photos, including precise GPS coordinates, camera make and model, unique sensor serial numbers, timestamps, lens profiles, and embedded thumbnail caches. Scrubbing this information protects your physical location and device identity before publishing photos online.
It targets camera and hardware headers. For AI provenance manifests and C2PA credentials, use AI Metadata Remover. If you need to read embedded text or inspect barcodes before scrubbing, try Image to Text (OCR) and QR Code Scanner. If the sanitized file is too large for web uploads, use Compress Image.
Verification Proof: Real Smartphone Photo Scan
We tested TryDocsy Metadata Remover on a real Samsung smartphone photograph (sample-phone-photo.jpg, 2048 × 1536 px, taken outdoors at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY with location tagging enabled, CC0). Below is the exact verification audit showing which fields were present before and after running the tool. The full before and after text dumps are committed in reports/seo-batches/samples/b04/.
| Metadata Field | Value Before Removal | Present After Removal? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40.665833° N, 73.966389° W | No (Removed) | Stripped |
| GPS Altitude | 4.0 m | No (Removed) | Stripped |
| GPS Timestamp & Date | 15:16:09 UTC, 2011-12-09 | No (Removed) | Stripped |
| Camera Make | SAMSUNG | No (Removed) | Stripped |
| Camera Model | SPH-M910 | No (Removed) | Stripped |
| Capture Timestamps | Date Taken & Digitized (2011:12:09) | No (Removed) | Stripped |
| Exposure & Aperture | 1/62s (0.0161s), f/2.8, ISO 50 | No (Removed) | Stripped |
| Focal Length & Flash | 3.6 mm, No flash | No (Removed) | Stripped |
| Image Dimensions | 2048 × 1536 px | Yes (Preserved) | Retained for display |
| Color Mode & Channels | YCbCr, 3 channels, 8-bit | Yes (Preserved) | Retained for display |
Metadata Fields Stripped vs Preserved
TryDocsy removes identifying tracking headers while keeping image dimensions intact so your image looks the same.
| Metadata Category | Specific Tags Removed | Privacy Risk Prevented | Preserved Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS Location (IFD0) | Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Timestamp, Geodetic Datum | Home address and routine geolocation tracking | Width & Height |
| Hardware & Camera | Camera Make, Model, Body Serial, Lens Serial Number | Device fingerprinting across distinct accounts | Color Space (sRGB) |
| Shooting Parameters | Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO, Focal Length, Flash Mode | Proprietary photographic setup leakage | Pixel Bit Depth |
| IPTC / XMP Records | Creator Name, Copyright Notice, Software History, Thumbnails | Author names, work email addresses, editing logs | MIME Container |
How to Remove Image Metadata in 3 Steps
Upload Your Image
Drop your photo onto the uploader. The tool reads binary segments locally in your browser with zero server uploads.
Review Hidden Data
Expand metadata categories to review GPS coordinates, camera hardware serials, and timestamps before choosing to strip them.
Remove & Download
Click Remove, confirm the verification re-scan found zero sensitive fields, and download your sanitized image.
Location Privacy Protection
When location tagging is enabled, smartphones embed precise latitude and longitude into camera photos. Scrubbing location tags stops strangers from mapping where you live, work, or travel.
100% Client-Side Execution
Your images are parsed and sanitized directly inside your browser memory. Nothing is sent to remote databases, keeping identity documents completely private.
Deep Scan & Re-Scan Verification
The tool reads EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP, and PNG text chunks before stripping, then re-scans the output with the same reader and lists any tag that is still there.
Lossless Binary Stripping
Binary-level stripping cuts out metadata marker segments without decompressing or recompressing pixel streams, preserving 100% of your source photo quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata is removed from the photo?
The tool strips GPS latitude and longitude coordinates, camera make and model, lens serial numbers, capture timestamps, ISO settings, software history, creator names, IPTC metadata, XMP packets, and embedded preview thumbnails.
What metadata is preserved?
Essential image properties required for rendering (such as pixel width, height, and color space) are preserved so your photo displays normally across all apps and devices.
Why should someone remove image metadata before posting?
GPS coordinates can pinpoint your home, workplace, or children's school. Camera serial numbers link separate online accounts, and timestamps reveal personal daily routines. Scrubbing metadata prevents location stalking and data harvesting.
Can I remove metadata without losing image quality?
Yes. By default, the tool performs binary-level stripping on JPEG, PNG, and WebP files. It deletes the metadata marker segments while copying the compressed image data untouched, resulting in zero quality degradation.
Are my photos uploaded to any server during stripping?
No. All scanning, parsing, and file rewriting occur entirely in your browser memory. Your files never leave your device.
100% Private: All metadata inspection and stripping execute locally in your web browser. Your private photographs never touch an external server.