Why photos leak your location — and how this fixes it
When your phone or camera saves a photo, it embeds a block of hidden data called EXIF: the GPS coordinates
where it was taken, the exact date and time, the camera or phone model, lens, and exposure settings. Post that photo
online and anyone who downloads it can read all of it. This tool removes it by redrawing each image onto a blank
<canvas> and re-encoding it — the new file contains only pixels, no metadata. It all happens in your
browser; the images are never uploaded.
When to use it
- Before posting publicly — marketplaces, forums, and social sites where strangers can save your image.
- Before sending a document photo — an ID or receipt you don't want geotagged.
- Before publishing on a website — smaller, metadata-free images are cleaner and more private.
A note on quality
Because the image is re-encoded, JPGs are re-saved at high quality — visually identical, though technically a fresh encode. If you also want the file smaller, run it through the compressor afterwards (which also strips metadata as a side effect).
Frequently asked
What metadata does this remove?
All of it: EXIF (GPS coordinates, camera make and model, lens, exposure), timestamps, and any embedded thumbnails or maker notes. Redrawing to a canvas produces a file with only pixels.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The cleaning happens on a canvas inside your browser tab. Your images never leave your device, and it works with Wi-Fi off after the page loads.
Does it change how the photo looks?
It re-encodes the image, so JPGs are re-saved at high quality. Visually it looks the same. Keep the original format for the simplest result.
Why should I remove EXIF before sharing?
Photos often embed the exact GPS location and time they were taken, plus your camera or phone model. Removing that protects your privacy when posting or sending images publicly.