EXIF Viewer & Metadata Remover
View and remove hidden data from your photos.
About the EXIF Viewer & Metadata Remover
Almost every digital camera and smartphone saves hidden information inside your photos, which is called EXIF data. This metadata can include sensitive details like the exact GPS location where the photo was taken, the date and time, and the specific camera or phone model used. While this can be useful for organizing photos, it can also be a major privacy risk if you share images online.
We created this tool so you can easily see and remove that hidden data. Our EXIF viewer instantly reads and displays the metadata from your JPEG or TIFF images. If you want to protect your privacy, you can use the remover function. It creates a brand new copy of your photo with all the EXIF data stripped out, which you can then safely share online. Best of all, this all happens in your browser, so your images are never uploaded to our servers. Your privacy is our top priority.
How It Works
- View EXIF Data: Simply drag and drop a JPG or TIFF file onto the upload area, or click to browse for one. The tool will instantly display all the metadata it finds in a clean table.
- Remove EXIF Data: After you've uploaded an image, just click the "Download Clean Image" button. This will download a new version of your photo with all the hidden metadata removed.
- Privacy First: Your images stay on your computer. We do not upload or store any of your files.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is EXIF data?
EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. It's a standard that specifies what extra information can be saved with an image file. This hidden data includes details like camera settings (shutter speed, aperture, ISO), the date and time the photo was taken, and often the GPS coordinates of where it was taken.
Why should I remove EXIF metadata from my photos?
The main reason to remove EXIF data is for privacy. If you post a photo online that contains GPS coordinates, anyone can see exactly where you were. It can reveal your home address, workplace, or other personal locations. Removing this metadata before you share is a simple but effective way to protect your privacy.
Are my uploaded images safe and private?
Yes, absolutely. Our tool is built to be 100% private. All the processing, from reading the data to removing it, happens directly on your computer using your web browser's built-in capabilities. Your images are never uploaded to our server, so we never see or store your files.
What kind of information can be found in EXIF data?
EXIF data can contain a lot of information, but some common tags include: GPS Latitude and Longitude, Camera Make and Model (e.g., Apple iPhone 14 Pro), Date and Time the photo was taken, Exposure Time, F-Number, ISO Speed, Focal Length, and even software used to edit the image (e.g., Adobe Photoshop).
Does removing EXIF data reduce image quality?
No, removing the EXIF data does not affect the visual quality of the image itself. The tool creates a new copy of the image with the same pixel data but without the extra text-based metadata. The downloaded "clean" image will look identical to the original.