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How to View and Remove EXIF Data From Photos

To view EXIF data, open a metadata viewer and upload the photo; to remove it, re-save the image (for example by converting it), which strips the hidden camera and GPS data.

Last updated: 2026-07-17

What EXIF data is

Every photo your phone or camera takes carries hidden metadata: the date and time, camera and lens, exposure settings — and often the exact GPS coordinates where it was taken. That's useful for organising photos, but risky when you share images publicly.

View what's in your photo

  • Open the EXIF Viewer and upload an image.
  • Review the camera details, timestamps and any location data it contains.

Remove it before sharing

The simplest way to strip metadata is to re-save the image, which drops the EXIF block:

Most social platforms strip EXIF on upload, but files you send directly (email, chat, cloud links) usually keep it — so remove it first if privacy matters.

Private

Reading and re-saving happen in your browser — your photos are never uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

Does my photo really contain my location?

If location services were on when you took it, yes — the photo can store exact GPS coordinates. The EXIF Viewer shows you whether yours does.

How do I remove EXIF data?

Re-save the image — for example by converting or compressing it — and use the new file. The re-saved copy no longer carries the original metadata.

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