EXIF Editor

View, analyze, and remove EXIF metadata from your photos (JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP) for free. Protect your privacy by stripping location and camera data. 100% client-side.

An EXIF editor views, edits, and removes EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) metadata embedded in JPEG and TIFF photos. EXIF data includes camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed), GPS location, timestamp, device model, and software used. This tool reads and modifies EXIF data locally in your browser using the piexif.js library -- no photos are uploaded, protecting your location privacy.

View and strip EXIF metadata without uploading your photos

See all hidden camera data and GPS coordinates in your photos, then remove them with one click. All processing happens locally in your browser.

Full EXIF viewer

One-click removal

Free unlimited

How to use

1
Upload Image
Select an image (JPEG, HEIC, WebP) to analyze.
2
Analyze Data
Review the displayed camera settings and location data.
3
Remove Metadata
Click the button to strip all metadata from the file.
4
Download
Save the cleaned, safe image to your device.

Key Features

Detailed Viewer

Instantly see all embedded metadata, from camera settings to GPS coordinates.

One-Click Privacy

Strip all identifying information from your photos before sharing online.

Secure & Private

Images are processed locally. They are never uploaded to any server.

Lossless Removal

Metadata is stripped without re-compressing or altering the image pixels. Visual quality is preserved exactly.

Understanding EXIF Metadata

What EXIF data reveals about you

Every photo taken with a digital camera or smartphone contains EXIF metadata -- invisible data embedded in the image file that describes how, when, and where the photo was taken. This includes the camera or phone model, lens specifications, exposure settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length), the exact date and time the photo was captured, and potentially GPS coordinates precise to within a few meters. When you share photos online without stripping EXIF data, you're sharing all this information with anyone who downloads the image.

GPS data in EXIF is a particular privacy concern. If your phone's location services are enabled when you take a photo, the GPS coordinates are embedded in the EXIF data. Sharing that photo online reveals exactly where it was taken -- your home, workplace, or child's school. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter automatically strip EXIF data on upload, but many other platforms (forums, blogs, email attachments) do not. Always strip EXIF data before sharing photos on platforms that don't do it automatically.

EXIF data also includes thumbnail images (sometimes multiple), copyright notices, and software identification. Professional photographers use EXIF to embed copyright information and contact details in their images. However, the same data can be used to identify what camera and editing software was used, potentially revealing workflow details. The piexif.js library can read, modify, and write EXIF data in JPEG files without re-encoding the image, preserving full image quality.

When to keep vs. remove EXIF data

Keep EXIF data when: storing original photos in your personal archive (the metadata is valuable for organizing and searching), submitting photos to stock agencies (they require EXIF data for verification), or sharing photos with other photographers for technical discussion. Remove EXIF data when: sharing photos publicly online (privacy), emailing photos to strangers, uploading to forums or classifieds, or sharing photos of children or sensitive locations.

Our tool lets you selectively remove specific EXIF fields rather than stripping all metadata at once. You might want to keep the camera settings (for photography discussions) while removing GPS data (for privacy). You can also edit EXIF fields -- for example, correcting an incorrect timestamp or adding a copyright notice. The tool preserves the image quality because it modifies only the EXIF segment of the JPEG file, not the image data itself.

Understanding Hidden Data

Device Info

Camera make, model, and software version.

GPS Coordinates

Precise latitude and longitude of where the photo was taken.

Settings

Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and flash usage.

Timestamps

Original capture date, digitization date, and modification date.

How does this compare to other EXIF tools?

A side-by-side comparison of popular EXIF viewing and editing tools.

Feature	NovaTools	ExifData.com	ViewExif.com
Privacy (no upload)	100% browser	Uploads to server	Uploads to server
View EXIF data	All fields
Edit EXIF fields	Selective	View only	View only
Remove GPS only
Strip all EXIF			(all or nothing)
Preserves image quality	No re-encoding	Re-encodes	Re-encodes

Server-based EXIF tools require uploading your photos -- ironic, since the goal is often to protect privacy. Our tool reads and modifies EXIF data entirely in your browser using piexif.js, without re-encoding the image.

FAQ

What is EXIF data?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is metadata embedded in photo files by cameras and smartphones. It can contain over 100 different fields including: camera make and model, lens information, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, flash usage, date and time the photo was taken, software used for editing, image dimensions, color space, and critically — GPS coordinates showing the exact location where the photo was taken. Some smartphones also embed the device orientation, exposure bias, white balance settings, and even the direction the camera was facing (using the compass). This metadata is invisible when viewing the photo but can be read by any image viewer, file manager, or online service that receives the file.

Why should I remove metadata?

To protect your privacy. EXIF metadata can reveal your exact location (GPS coordinates accurate to within a few meters), the date and time you took the photo, the device you used (which can be used for device fingerprinting), and even the software you used to edit it. If you share photos online — on social media, forums, marketplaces, or dating apps — the embedded EXIF data may be accessible to anyone who downloads the file. This can expose your home address, workplace, daily routine, or travel patterns. Stripping EXIF data before sharing is especially important for photos of children, sensitive locations, or confidential business activities.

Does removing metadata reduce quality?

No. Our tool creates a new copy of the image without the metadata, maintaining the exact same visual quality. The tool removes only the EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata segments from the file — it does not re-compress, re-sample, or alter the actual image pixels in any way. The output file has the same resolution, color depth, and compression level as the original. The only difference is that the file may be slightly smaller (by a few kilobytes) because the metadata has been removed. The cleaned image is visually identical to the original — you can compare them pixel-by-pixel and find no difference.

Which files are supported?

The tool supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC/HEIF files. These are the most common image formats that contain EXIF metadata. JPEG is the most common format for photos from digital cameras and smartphones. PNG can contain EXIF data but it is less common. WebP supports EXIF metadata and is increasingly used for web images. HEIC is the default photo format on Apple devices running iOS 11+ and macOS High Sierra+. If your browser does not support HEIC decoding (Firefox and some Linux browsers), you may need to convert HEIC files to JPEG first. The tool does not support RAW formats (CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG) — use a dedicated RAW converter first.

What is the difference between EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata?

EXIF is technical metadata captured by the camera (settings, GPS, timestamp). IPTC is editorial metadata added by photographers or software (copyright notices, keywords, captions, contact information). XMP is Adobe's extensible metadata format that can contain both technical and editorial information, as well as custom fields defined by software. Our tool removes all three types — EXIF, IPTC, and XMP — to ensure complete privacy. This is important because some social media platforms only strip EXIF but preserve IPTC and XMP, which can still reveal information about the photo's origin and copyright holder.

Can I view the metadata before removing it?

Yes. When you upload an image, the tool immediately displays all embedded metadata in a structured, readable format. You can see camera settings (make, model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length), date and time information (original date, digitized date, modification date), GPS coordinates (with a link to view the location on a map), image properties (dimensions, color space, orientation), and any IPTC/XMP fields. This lets you understand exactly what information is embedded in your photo before deciding whether to remove it. Some fields may be more sensitive than others — for example, GPS coordinates are usually the biggest privacy concern.

Do social media platforms remove EXIF automatically?

Most major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, WhatsApp) automatically strip EXIF metadata from uploaded photos for privacy reasons. However, this is not guaranteed — some platforms may preserve certain fields, and platform policies can change. Additionally, many forums, marketplaces (eBay, Craigslist), dating apps, and messaging services (email, Slack, Discord) do NO T strip EXIF data, meaning your photos' metadata may be accessible to anyone who downloads them. To be safe, always strip EXIF data yourself before sharing photos, especially on platforms where you are not certain of their metadata handling policies.

Is my image data sent to a server?

No. All EXIF parsing and stripping happens entirely in your browser using a client-side JavaScript library (exifr/piexif). Your image files are loaded directly into the browser's memory, parsed for metadata, and re-saved without the metadata — all without any network requests. The tool does not upload, store, or transmit your images. When you close the browser tab, all image data and metadata are cleared from memory immediately. This makes the tool safe to use for sensitive photos, confidential business documents, medical images, or any scenario where image data should not be exposed to third-party servers.

Your Privacy is Our Priority

This tool runs entirely in your browser using a client-side JavaScript EXIF parsing library.

We do not upload, store, or analyze your files.
Everything you process stays on your device.
The tool reads your image file from local memory, parses the EXIF/IPTC/XMP metadata segments using JavaScript, displays them for your review, and generates a cleaned copy with all metadata removed — all without any network requests.
There are no server-side logs capturing your image filenames or metadata contents, no analytics tracking which photos you process, and no persistent storage of any kind.
When you close the browser tab, all image data, metadata, and cleaned files are cleared from memory immediately.
This makes the tool safe to use for sensitive photos, confidential business documents, medical images, legal evidence, and any scenario where image data and its associated metadata should not be exposed to third-party servers.
The tool also works offline after the initial page load.

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