EXIF & Image Metadata Stripper
Inspect embedded camera and timestamp metadata in JPEG/PNG photos, and strip all EXIF tags client-side before sharing online.
An EXIF Metadata Stripper is a client-side privacy utility that inspects, displays, and permanently removes hidden Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF) metadata from digital photographs. It parses raw JPEG and PNG binary byte markers to detect embedded GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude), camera make and model details, lens specifications, exposure settings (ISO, shutter speed, aperture), serial numbers, and exact capture timestamps. Photographers, investigative journalists, and privacy-focused individuals use this tool to audit photo metadata and scrub sensitive location data before sharing images on social media, public forums, or messaging platforms. The tool strips metadata at the binary stream level without re-compressing the image, ensuring 100% lossless image quality preservation. Running entirely within your browser with zero server uploads, your photos and private home or travel locations are never exposed to remote servers or third-party trackers.
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How to Use EXIF & Image Metadata Stripper
Upload a photo
Select any JPEG, PNG, or WebP photo from your device.
Inspect metadata
Review detected camera equipment and timestamp tags.
Strip & Download
Click strip to locally re-render and download a clean, metadata-free image.
Frequently Asked Questions (PAA)
EXIF Metadata and Photo Privacy: What Your Images Reveal and How to Strip It
How EXIF, XMP, and IPTC metadata are stored in JPEG and PNG files, which fields expose your location and devices, which platforms strip them, and how to remove them without recompressing the image.
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Calculations and algorithms on this page are implemented and verified in strict accordance with the following official technical specifications:
RFC 7519: JSON Web Token (JWT)
Standardized compact, URL-safe means of representing claims to be transferred between two parties.
Web Cryptography API Specification
Standard JavaScript API for performing basic cryptographic operations in web applications.
RFC 4122: A Universally Unique IDentifier (UUID) URN Namespace
Definition of uniform format and generation algorithms for UUIDs.