Remove EXIF Metadata from Images Online
Strip GPS location, device, camera, and timestamp data from photos before you share them anywhere.
Every photo you take stores hidden information about it — the camera you used, the exact time, and often the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken. This metadata can leak your home address, daily routine, or device details whenever you share a picture online. Media Manipulator strips all of that out and gives you a clean image safe to publish.
How to use it
Upload image
Drop in any JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC photo.
Read metadata
We parse EXIF/IPTC/XMP fields locally on our servers.
Remove private fields
GPS, device, and timestamp tags are stripped.
Download clean image
Save the metadata-free copy for safe sharing.
What this tool does
- Removes EXIF tags including camera make/model, exposure settings, and embedded thumbnails.
- Strips GPS location data: latitude, longitude, altitude, capture direction, and GPS timestamps.
- Removes IPTC and XMP metadata such as author, copyright, keywords, and descriptions.
- Preserves the original visual content — only the hidden metadata sidecar is touched.
Why it matters
- Photos uploaded straight from a phone can reveal the exact GPS coordinates of your home or workplace.
- EXIF data persists when you message, email, or upload an image to most websites — even some social networks keep it intact.
- Stripping metadata is the simplest way to make a photo safe to share without changing what it looks like.
Common use cases
Posting on forums or marketplaces
Hide your home GPS coordinates from buyers, members, or strangers.
Sharing photos publicly
Remove camera serial numbers, lens info, and capture times from publicly posted photos.
Journalism and source protection
Scrub identifying device/GPS metadata before publishing a sensitive image.
Selling a product
Remove the embedded thumbnail and EXIF data before listing on a marketplace.
Advanced details
- Stripping is performed with ImageMagick + exiftool on the server, ensuring every common metadata profile (EXIF, IPTC, XMP, ICC, MakerNote) is removed.
- The output container is preserved by default — JPG stays JPG, PNG stays PNG — so re-encoding artifacts are minimal.
- If you want to keep ICC color profiles but drop everything else, use the Metadata section's "Custom" mode to keep only the fields you care about.
Why Media Manipulator
- Runs entirely on our own infrastructure — no third-party metadata service sees your photo.
- Strips every common metadata profile, not just the EXIF block.
- Free, no signup, no watermarks, and the original is auto-deleted within 24 hours.
Privacy & file handling
Your uploads are processed on our own servers and are designed to be automatically deleted within 24 hours. We do not share your files with third-party AI providers, and AI features run on a local GPU server we operate. No login or account is required.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata gets removed?
EXIF (camera, exposure, GPS, timestamps), IPTC (author, copyright, keywords), XMP, embedded thumbnails, and most MakerNote vendor blocks.
Will the image quality change?
No — we keep the original encoding when possible. JPG stays JPG without re-compressing twice, PNG stays PNG.
Can I keep some metadata, like copyright?
Yes. Use the "Custom" metadata mode in the form and keep only the IPTC fields you want to publish.
Are my uploads kept?
No — files are deleted within 24 hours and never shared with third-party providers.