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Image Metadata Stripper

Remove EXIF, GPS, and hidden metadata from images privately in your browser

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What is the Image Metadata Stripper?

Remove hidden EXIF, GPS coordinates, camera details, timestamps, and other metadata from your images instantly — completely in your browser.

Why strip metadata? Photos from smartphones and cameras embed sensitive information that can reveal your location, device, and habits. Our tool protects your privacy without uploading files to any server.

How it works

Our Image Metadata Stripper works entirely client-side using the browser's File API and Canvas:

  1. Upload — Select or drag-and-drop images (JPEG, PNG, WebP supported).
  2. Analyze — The tool scans JPEGs for EXIF data (camera info, GPS, timestamps) and displays a summary.
  3. Strip — Images are loaded into a hidden Canvas element and redrawn. This process automatically removes all embedded metadata segments while preserving visual quality.
  4. Download — Get individual cleaned files or bulk download all processed images.

Technical note: Canvas re-encoding is the most reliable cross-format method. Quality is adjustable (92% default) to balance file size and fidelity. No data ever leaves your device.

Examples

Strip EXIF from vacation photo

Remove GPS location, camera details, and timestamps from a smartphone photo before sharing online

JPEG photo with embedded EXIF data (camera model, GPS coordinates, capture time)
Cleaned JPEG image with identical visual quality but no metadata

Bulk clean batch of images

Process multiple photos at once and download all stripped versions

10 JPEG/PNG images containing location data and device info
Privacy-safe images ready for social media or professional use

Frequently asked questions

What metadata does this tool remove?

It removes EXIF (camera model, settings, timestamps), GPS location data, XMP, IPTC, thumbnails, and other hidden tags. The Canvas-based process effectively clears metadata from JPEG, PNG, and WebP images.

Is my data private and secure?

Yes — everything runs 100% in your browser. Images are never uploaded to any server, stored, or tracked. Perfect for sensitive photos.

Does stripping metadata reduce image quality?

Visual quality remains virtually identical. You can adjust the output quality slider (60-100%) to control file size. Reduction is typically 5-30% mainly from removing embedded thumbnails and data.

Which image formats are supported?

JPEG, PNG, WebP, and most common image types. The tool automatically handles format-specific processing for best results.

Can I process multiple images at once?

Yes, batch processing supports up to 20 images. View previews, reductions, and download individually or all at once.

Why not use desktop tools like ExifTool?

This web tool offers instant, no-install access with visual before/after previews and full privacy. For advanced scripting, desktop tools remain powerful options.

What if my image has no metadata?

The tool still works safely — it will re-encode cleanly. No changes to pixel data unless quality is lowered.

Does it preserve image orientation?

Yes. Canvas handling maintains correct orientation for display and output.

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