What is EXIF metadata and why remove it?+
EXIF is hidden data embedded in photos by cameras and phones, it can include GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken, the device model, and timestamps. Removing it protects your privacy before you post or send images online.
Can I view all the metadata in a photo?+
Yes. View mode decodes the full EXIF block and lists every field, camera make and model, lens, exposure settings (aperture, shutter, ISO, focal length), orientation, software, and timestamps, grouped for easy reading. If the photo has GPS data, it shows the coordinates with a link to view the spot on a map.
Can I add or edit metadata instead of removing it?+
Yes. Add/Edit mode lets you write metadata into a JPEG, author, copyright, description, camera make/model, software, capture date, a free-text comment, and GPS latitude/longitude. Existing values are pre-loaded so you can correct them, and the metadata is written without recompressing the image, so quality is preserved.
Can I remove metadata from several photos at once?+
Yes. Upload multiple images and Remove mode cleans them all in one pass, then lets you download every clean copy together. Each image is processed locally in your browser.
Why do sites label my image “Made with AI,” and can I remove that?+
AI generators (OpenAI, Google Gemini/Imagen, Adobe Firefly, and others) embed provenance metadata, C2PA “Content Credentials” and IPTC digital-source-type tags, and platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook read them to show a “Made with AI” label. This tool detects that data and names the likely generator in View mode, and Remove mode strips it. Note that some AI images also carry an invisible pixel watermark (such as Google SynthID) baked into the image itself; that is not metadata and cannot be removed by stripping metadata.
Does removing EXIF reduce image quality?+
Removing metadata re-encodes the image; the tool uses a high, adjustable quality setting so any visible change is negligible. Adding or editing metadata is lossless, it writes the EXIF block directly into the file without recompressing the pixels.
Are my photos uploaded?+
No. Viewing, removing, and writing metadata all happen entirely in your browser using local processing. Your image is never uploaded, stored, or transmitted.
Which formats are supported?+
Viewing and removing metadata work on JPG/JPEG, PNG, and WebP. Writing (adding/editing) metadata is supported for JPEG, since that's the format cameras and phones use for embedded EXIF, GPS, and camera data.
How do I remove GPS location and EXIF data from a photo?+
Upload the image and the tool strips EXIF metadata, including GPS coordinates, camera model and timestamp, then lets you download the clean copy. It runs in your browser, so the photo is never uploaded.
Why should I remove metadata before sharing a photo?+
Photos often embed your location, device and the exact date/time. Removing this protects your privacy before posting or sending, and can slightly reduce file size.
Can I remove metadata from several images at once?+
Yes. Clean a batch of images in one pass, and everything stays on your device for privacy.
Does removing EXIF lower image quality?+
No meaningful loss, the visible pixels are preserved; only the hidden metadata fields are stripped.
Are my photos uploaded to remove the data?+
No. Inspection and stripping happen entirely in your browser.