Free EXIF Remover for JPG, PNG and WebP Photos
This EXIF remover cuts the EXIF block out of JPG, PNG and WebP photos. GPS, camera details and capture dates go. The picture data is not re-encoded.
EXIF camera, GPS, date, device, and thumbnail records.
What this EXIF remover clears from a photo
Cameras and phones write EXIF into the file when you take a photo. This tool removes the whole EXIF block and keeps the picture data as it is.
Removed from your copy
- GPS locationLatitude, longitude, altitude and direction. They can point to your home or workplace.
- Camera and lensMake, model and lens name of the camera or phone.
- Serial numbersSome cameras store a body or lens serial number. It can link photos to one device.
- Dates and timesWhen the photo was taken, saved and changed, often with the time zone.
- Camera settingsExposure, aperture, ISO, focal length, flash and white balance.
- Software and maker notesThe app that saved the file, plus private data from the camera maker.
- Embedded thumbnailA small preview copy. After a crop, it can still show the full original frame.
- Artist and copyright tagsNames that a camera or app wrote into EXIF.
Kept
- The encoded picture data, byte for byte
- A one-tag orientation record, only when the photo needs it to stay upright
- XMP, IPTC, PNG text and JPEG comments
- Content Credentials (C2PA)
- The color profile
- Your original file, unchanged
XMP and IPTC can also hold a location, a name or software. Use the full metadata remover to clear every group.
How to remove EXIF data from a photo
The tool cuts one block out of the file and leaves the rest in place. The picture is never redrawn.
Add your photos
Drop JPG, PNG or WebP photos straight from your camera or phone. Add up to 30, each up to 15 MB and 50 megapixels.
Read the scan
Each file shows whether it holds EXIF, and which other groups sit next to it. GPS, camera and date appear when present.
Remove EXIF and download
Click Remove EXIF on each photo in the list. Download each copy, or get the cleaned ones as one ZIP file.
What the EXIF cut does to your file
- The tool cuts the EXIF block out of the file.
- The picture data is copied as it is, with no recompression.
- A photo that needs rotation keeps one orientation tag.
- The new file is parsed again to confirm it is still a valid image.
- The result names the EXIF it removed and the groups that remain.
- The copy gets a name that ends in “-exif-cleaned”.
What EXIF data reveals about a photo
EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. It is a standard set of fields that cameras and phones fill in.
| EXIF field | Example value | What it can reveal |
|---|---|---|
| GPSLatitude, GPSLongitude | 40.7128 N, 74.0060 W | Where you stood, sometimes within a few meters |
| DateTimeOriginal | 2026:05:14 07:42:10 | When you were there, and your daily routine |
| Make, Model | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | The device you own |
| BodySerialNumber | A camera serial number | Which photos came from the same camera |
| LensModel | A lens name and focal range | Your equipment |
| Software | A photo editor and its version | The apps you use |
| Thumbnail | A small JPEG preview | Parts of the picture you cropped out |
| MakerNote | Private camera maker data | Settings and, on some cameras, extra device details |
Each camera and app fills in different fields. Drop your own photo to see which of these it has.
- EXIF
- A block of fields inside JPG, PNG and WebP files. It describes the camera, the time and the place.
- XMP
- Another metadata block. Editing apps use it for edit history, ratings, captions and sometimes location.
- IPTC
- Fields for captions, credits, keywords and places. News and stock photos use them.
- Orientation tag
- An EXIF field that tells apps how to rotate the photo. Without it, some photos show sideways.
Why use this EXIF remover
No quality loss
The tool removes bytes from the file. It never compresses the picture again.
Stays upright
Photos that rely on rotation keep one orientation tag. Everything else in EXIF goes.
Honest about what stays
The result lists the groups that remain, such as XMP or IPTC.
No upload
The EXIF cut happens inside your browser. Your GPS and serial numbers never travel to a server.
A folder at a time
Load up to 30 photos into one batch. Remove EXIF from each in turn, and one ZIP holds every “-exif-cleaned” copy.
Free, no account
Use it without signing up. The copy carries nothing that this site added.
Who uses an EXIF remover
Online sellers
Strip location and device data from product photos before you list them.
Photographers
Hide serial numbers and settings. Keep your XMP caption and copyright in place.
Parents and families
Remove GPS from photos of your home and children before you send them.
Journalists and researchers
Clear capture dates and device details from photos before you publish.
Renters and home sellers
Share room photos without the exact location of the property.
Privacy-minded sharers
Clean photos before you post on forums, dating apps or websites.
When to use this EXIF remover
Use it when
- You want EXIF gone and the picture data unchanged.
- You want to keep XMP captions, IPTC credits or the color profile.
- You clean many JPG, PNG or WebP photos in one batch.
- Your photos must stay upright after the clean.
Use another tool when
- You want every metadata group removedMetadata remover
- You only want to remove locationRemove GPS from photo
- You want to clear XMP edit historyXMP remover
- You only want to see the EXIFImage metadata viewer
- Your photo is an iPhone HEICHEIC to JPG
- You want to clear AI records and promptsAI metadata remover
Files and limits
| Formats | JPG, PNG and WebP. |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 15 MB and 50 megapixels each. 30 files per batch. |
| Removed | The whole EXIF block, including GPS, camera data, dates and the thumbnail. |
| Kept | XMP, IPTC, PNG text, Content Credentials, the color profile and a needed orientation tag. |
| Output | Same format. The picture data is not re-encoded. |
| Animated files | Animated PNG and WebP are not accepted. |
| Use another tool for | HEIC, PDF and video files. |
| Processing | In your browser. Your original stays unchanged. |
| Price | Free. No account. |
EXIF remover questions
Using the tool
How do I remove EXIF data from a photo?
Add the photo and check that the scan shows EXIF. Click Remove EXIF, then save the copy that ends in “-exif-cleaned”.
Is this EXIF remover free?
Yes. There is no account and no charge, and the cleaned copy has no added mark.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. The EXIF block is cut out by code in your browser tab. Open the network panel in your browser to confirm that no file is sent.
Can I remove EXIF data from many photos at once?
Yes. Drop up to 30 photos at once, then click Remove EXIF on each one. Save each cleaned copy, or save one ZIP.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. Open this page in your phone’s browser. An iPhone photo saved as HEIC needs the HEIC to JPG tool first.
What it removes
What is EXIF data?
EXIF is a set of fields that a camera or phone writes into a photo. It holds the device, settings, time and often the GPS location.
Does removing EXIF data reduce image quality?
No. This tool cuts the EXIF block out and copies the picture data as it is. Nothing is compressed again.
Will my photo turn sideways after the clean?
No. When a photo needs rotation, the tool keeps a single orientation tag. All other EXIF fields go.
Does removing EXIF remove all metadata?
No. XMP, IPTC, PNG text and Content Credentials stay. Use the metadata remover to clear every group.
Can I remove only the GPS location?
Yes, with the Remove GPS from photo tool. It clears location and keeps camera settings and dates.
Why is the file smaller after the clean?
EXIF takes up space, and the thumbnail adds more. Removing them makes the file smaller.
Other ways to strip EXIF
How do I remove EXIF data on Windows?
File Explorer has a Remove Properties and Personal Information link on the Details tab. It may not clear every EXIF field.
How do I remove EXIF data on a Mac?
Preview can remove the GPS location from the Inspector window. For every EXIF field, use a tool such as this one or ExifTool.
How do I remove EXIF data on an iPhone or Android phone?
Both iPhone and Android let you stop saving location in new photos. To clear EXIF from existing photos, use this tool in your mobile browser.
Do social media sites remove EXIF data?
Many large ones remove it from the copy they publish. Email, cloud links and many websites keep it.
Does a screenshot remove EXIF data?
The screenshot starts with no EXIF from the photo. But it is often smaller, and your phone writes its own date and app fields.
Signatures and AI
Does removing EXIF remove an AI label or watermark?
No. AI records often sit in Content Credentials, XMP or IPTC, which this tool keeps. Invisible watermarks such as SynthID stay in the pixels.
Can removing EXIF affect Content Credentials?
It can. The credentials stay in the file, but any edit can break their signature.
Clean your next photo
Drop a file, see its EXIF, and download a copy without it.