EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded inside JPEG, PNG, and other image files by cameras and smartphones. It can include GPS coordinates, the exact date and time, device make and model, camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), and even the software used to edit the image.

Is it safe to remove EXIF data using an online tool?

With ZeroPNG, yes. All processing happens in your browser, your images are never uploaded to a server. This is especially important for photos that may contain sensitive GPS location data, as you can clean them without exposing them to any third-party service.

What metadata does EXIF contain?

EXIF can contain GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude), date and time the photo was taken, camera make and model, lens model, focal length, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, flash status, image orientation, software used to edit, and sometimes the photographer's name and copyright notice.

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Remove EXIF data

Strip GPS location, camera info, timestamps, and all hidden metadata from your images. JPEG & PNG are cleaned without re-encoding, pixel-perfect quality preserved.

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How it works

Clean metadata in three steps

No account, no uploads. Your photos are scrubbed entirely on your device.

Drop your image

Select a JPEG or PNG from your device. You can also drop multiple files to clean a whole batch at once.

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Preview the metadata

Before stripping anything, the tool shows you exactly what is embedded: GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamps, software tags, and more.

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Download the clean file

The output file has all metadata removed at the binary level. No re-encoding means zero quality loss. Download individually or as a ZIP.

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What gets removed

Everything hidden inside your photo

A typical smartphone photo carries far more data than most people realise.

GPS location

Most sensitive

Your exact whereabouts

Latitude and longitude to 6 decimal places
Altitude above sea level
GPS timestamp separate from the photo timestamp
Can pinpoint your home, workplace, or travel route

Why it matters

Critical to strip before sharing publicly

Device info

Identity

Which device took the shot

Camera or phone make and model
Lens model and focal length
Camera serial number (some devices)
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Why it matters

Can link photos to a specific device or owner

Timestamps

Temporal

Exact date and time

Date and time the photo was taken
Date and time it was last edited
Timezone offset
Sub-second precision on some cameras

Why it matters

Can reveal schedules, habits, and routines

Software tags

Editorial

Editing history

Software used to edit (Lightroom, Photoshop)
Copyright and photographer name fields
Image description and keywords
XMP and IPTC editorial data

Why it matters

Strip before sending to clients or competitors

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about EXIF data, privacy, and metadata removal.

Files never leave your device

Works without an internet connection

Binary stripping, zero re-encoding

What is EXIF data?

Does removing EXIF data affect image quality?

How do I remove GPS location from a photo?

Is it safe to clean sensitive photos using an online tool?

What metadata does EXIF actually contain?

Will social media platforms strip EXIF automatically?

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