About EXIF Data Viewer & Remover
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is metadata embedded in images by cameras and smartphones. This tool helps you view and remove this data to protect your privacy before sharing photos online.
What is EXIF Data?
EXIF data can include:
- GPS coordinates (exact location where photo was taken)
- Date and time the photo was taken
- Camera make and model
- Camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed)
- Software used to edit the image
- Copyright information
- Thumbnail preview
Why Remove EXIF Data?
- Privacy Protection: Prevent revealing your home address or location
- Security: Avoid exposing when you're away from home
- Anonymity: Keep your camera equipment private
- Professional Use: Remove client or project information
- File Size: Slightly reduce image file size
How to Use
- Click "Choose Image" to upload a photo
- View the EXIF metadata displayed on the right
- Check if sensitive information is present
- Click "Download Without EXIF" to save a clean version
- Share the cleaned image safely online
Supported Formats
- JPEG/JPG images (most common format with EXIF)
- PNG images (limited EXIF support)
- WebP images
- Other common image formats
Privacy & Security
All image processing happens locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your images are never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security. The EXIF data is read and removed entirely on your device.
When to Remove EXIF Data
- Before posting photos on social media
- When selling items online with product photos
- Sharing photos in public forums or communities
- Publishing images on your website or blog
- Sending photos to people you don't fully trust
- Protecting the location of your home or workplace
Tips
- Always check EXIF data before sharing photos publicly
- Most social media platforms remove EXIF automatically, but not all
- Screenshots typically don't contain EXIF data
- Consider disabling GPS tagging in your camera settings
- Keep original photos with EXIF for your personal archive