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EXIF & Image Metadata Stripper

Inspect embedded camera and timestamp metadata in JPEG/PNG photos, and strip all EXIF tags client-side before sharing online.

Quick Answer & Summary

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.

Embedded Photo Metadata
Clean / No EXIF
Upload an image to inspect metadata
Stripping ensures that location coordinates, timestamps, and camera serial numbers are never leaked.

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Documentation & Guide

How to Use EXIF & Image Metadata Stripper

1

Upload a photo

Select any JPEG, PNG, or WebP photo from your device.

2

Inspect metadata

Review detected camera equipment and timestamp tags.

3

Strip & Download

Click strip to locally re-render and download a clean, metadata-free image.

Pro Tips
Always strip EXIF metadata before posting photos publicly on social media or forums to safeguard your home location and privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions (PAA)

In-Depth Architectural Guide
Media Tools 6 min read

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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Authoritative Standards & Citations

Calculations and algorithms on this page are implemented and verified in strict accordance with the following official technical specifications: