Photo Metadata (EXIF) Viewer & Remover
See what a JPEG reveals about itself — camera, timestamp, GPS location — then strip it out if you don't want it shared.
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Drop a JPEG here, or click to choose one
PNG and other formats are also read, though EXIF is a JPEG feature — most PNGs won't have any.
How to view and remove photo metadata
- Choose or drop a JPEG photo.
- Read the camera, date taken, settings and GPS location stored in it.
- Click Strip metadata & download clean copy to save a version without it.
About this tool
Digital cameras and phones embed a block of EXIF metadata in most JPEGs: camera make and model, the exact date and time the shutter opened, exposure settings, and — if location services were on — the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken. This tool reads that block directly from the file's bytes and shows it to you in plain language.
The "Strip metadata" button re-encodes the image through an in-browser canvas, which drops every metadata block in the process, then hands you a clean file to download. Handy before sharing a photo publicly, or for confirming a photo you received doesn't already have location data attached.
Nothing is uploaded anywhere — the file never leaves your device. Everything here runs as JavaScript in your browser tab.
Questions about photo metadata
What is EXIF data?
Information cameras and phones save inside photos: the camera model, date and time, exposure settings and, if location was on, GPS coordinates.
Can someone find where a photo was taken?
Yes, if it has GPS data. Check here before sharing, and strip the metadata if you don’t want your location known.
Do social media sites remove location data?
Most big platforms remove it from photos they publish, but email, messaging apps and file sharing often keep it, so strip it yourself to be sure.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. It’s read and cleaned in your browser and never leaves your device.