Strip EXIF & GPS Metadata — Free & Private In-Browser Tool
Photos captured on smartphones and digital cameras embed hidden EXIF metadata containing precise GPS coordinates, camera serial numbers, exposure settings, and exact timestamps. Our Strip EXIF tool scrubs all private metadata in milliseconds while preserving 100% of the original photo quality.
⚡How to Use Strip EXIF & GPS Metadata
1. Select Your Image
Drag and drop your file into the workspace or browse from your device.
2. Fine-Tune Settings
Adjust dimensions, compression ratio, or options with instant visual feedback.
3. Instant Download
Download your processed, high-fidelity image directly to your computer or phone.
💡Pro Tips & Recommendations
- •Always scrub metadata before sharing home, family, or travel photos on public forums.
- •Removing metadata also shaves several kilobytes off the image file size.
🛡️Client-Side Architecture & Security
Cleans EXIF APP1 (0xFFE1) and IPTC markers directly at the byte level before rendering to canvas, ensuring zero leakage of geolocation or device identifiers.
Stack: WebAssembly • Multi-threaded Web Workers • HTML5 Canvas API
Privacy: Zero remote tracking, zero cloud buffer, zero cookie telemetry.
Complementary Tools in this Workflow
Chain these client-side utilities together for high-performance creative workflows.
View EXIF Data Viewer
Inspect hidden camera aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and GPS tags.
Edit EXIF Tags
Modify photo copyright owner, author, and description metadata fields.
Compress Image
Reduce JPG, PNG, and WebP file weight without losing visible clarity. Fast, 100% private in-browser compression.
Resize Image
Scale exact pixel dimensions or crop to standard aspect ratios with locked proportions.