Remove image metadata
Remove EXIF, GPS location and other metadata from a photo before publishing it.
Private: it runs in your browser and your file is never uploaded. How to check it
Up to 25 MB · 40 megapixels · 16,384 px per side. Processed locally.
You can also drag or paste (Ctrl+V) an image onto this page.
You can choose several images (up to 30): they are processed with the same settings and downloaded as a ZIP.
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Reprocessing can change metadata and color profiles. JPG does not preserve transparency. Inspect background and opacity in the preview; each tool’s settings determine the result.
Your files are processed here, on your device
We do not send the contents of your files or text to any server: everything is processed in your browser’s memory. No account is needed, there is no daily quota and we use no analytics or trackers. Each tool has size limits to protect your device’s memory.
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How we handle your data →How to use this tool
- Load the photo, or several, and see which metadata is detected.
- Choose the format and the quality for JPG or WebP.
- Process and download the clean copy.
An example you can verify
Remove EXIF, location and other metadata from a photo before sharing it.
Example input
A photo taken with a phone with location turned on.
Expected result
A copy with the same pixels, without camera, date or coordinates.
Try these files containing fictitious data:
Download sample · image-gps-sample.jpg
Open the copy and check in the file properties that the camera and location no longer appear.
Remove image metadata: uses and practical guidance
Photos taken with a phone or camera usually carry, besides the pixels, hidden information: the device model, date and time, camera settings and, if it was turned on, the GPS location where it was taken. When a photo is published on a forum, a listing or a website, that information may end up visible to anyone who downloads the file. Removing metadata avoids unintentionally revealing where you live or when you were at a place.
This tool redraws the image in your browser and encodes it again, so the resulting file contains only the pixels. Before processing, it tells you whether the original had EXIF, GPS location or XMP. Orientation is applied to the pixels so the photo does not rotate when the tag is lost. You can process up to 30 images and download them in a ZIP. Everything happens on your device: neither the photo nor its metadata is uploaded to any server.
Keep the limits in mind. Re-encoding a JPG or WebP can cause a slight loss of quality; choose a high quality if it matters. The tool removes the file’s metadata, but not visible content: a license plate, a sign or a recognizable landscape still shows where you are. Some platforms already strip metadata on upload, though relying on that is not safe. Always check the result before sharing it.
To check the result on your device, open the file properties: on a computer, the file information or details panel; on a phone, the gallery’s info sheet. The clean copy should show neither camera model nor location. If you share the photo from a messaging app, keep in mind that some apps already strip metadata when sending, while others do not. For your future photos you can turn off saving location in the camera settings. Even so, it is wise to pass through this tool the images you will publish under your name.
A practical check before using the result
Load a photo with a location: the tool should report that it detects EXIF and GPS. Process it, load the clean copy into the same tool again and check that it now reports no EXIF or XMP.
Settings and limits
Load one or several images (up to 30). They are re-encoded without their metadata: camera, date, GPS location and embedded thumbnails. The tool tells you whether the original had EXIF and whether it included a location. Format and pixels are preserved; choose another format if needed. Maximum 25 MB and 40 megapixels per image.
Frequently asked questions
Is quality lost?
A JPG or WebP is re-encoded at the quality you choose, which can mean a slight loss. PNG is preserved losslessly. Orientation is applied to the pixels so the photo does not rotate.
Is it free, and do I need to sign up?
Yes, it is free. You do not need to sign up, create an account or install an app, and there is no daily quota: open the tool and use it. The only limits are file sizes, which protect your device’s memory.
Does it leave a watermark on the result?
No. Snipshed adds no watermark, logo or text of its own to the files you download: the result is yours exactly as you configured it.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, from your phone’s browser (Safari, Chrome…) and without installing any app. When it finishes, the file is saved from the browser itself: on iPhone it appears in the Files app and on Android in Downloads. With very large files the phone may run out of memory; try a smaller file or a computer.
Guides
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