Free Online EXIF Viewer & Remover
Inspect photo metadata or strip EXIF, GPS, and camera data.
The clean copy is redrawn on a canvas, which drops EXIF, GPS, camera, and software tags. PNG output also removes the original color profile; JPG output is re-encoded with a fresh header.
Metadata
0 fields| Load a photo to see its camera, exposure, date, and GPS details. |
GPS coordinates are shown as decimal degrees with a link to OpenStreetMap. HEIC previews depend on browser support; when a preview cannot be decoded, metadata can still be read.
About the EXIF Viewer & Remover
Every photo taken with a phone or digital camera can contain hidden metadata. EXIF data often includes the camera make and model, lens, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focal length, the date and time of the shot, and sometimes the exact GPS coordinates where it was taken. This free tool reads that information and displays it in a clear table so you can see what a photo reveals about you. It also creates a clean copy by redrawing the image onto a canvas and exporting a fresh file, which strips the metadata before you share it. The original file is read locally in your browser and is never uploaded to a server.
What can be inside a photo?
- Camera and lens: manufacturer, model, lens name, and firmware details.
- Exposure: shutter speed, aperture, ISO, exposure bias, and flash settings.
- Time: when the photo was captured and when it was last edited.
- Location: GPS latitude, longitude, altitude, and sometimes direction.
- Editing history: software names and occasionally orientation or color-space tags.
Why remove metadata?
Metadata is useful for organizing a photo library, but it can expose more than you intend when a file is posted publicly. A photo taken at home may carry the exact coordinates of your house, and a camera serial number can link multiple images to the same device. Removing metadata is a sensible step before sharing photos on marketplaces, social media, forums, or with strangers. Note that redrawing and re-encoding changes the file slightly; keep the original if you need it for archival or professional editing.
Frequently asked questions
Does compressing the image remove EXIF data?
Not always. Some editors copy metadata into the exported file. This tool deliberately draws the pixels onto a new canvas and encodes a new file, which leaves the original metadata behind.
Why can I not see a HEIC preview?
Many desktop browsers cannot decode HEIC images natively. The tool tries a browser-based converter when one is available. If the preview still fails, the metadata table can still show what was read from the file, but creating a clean copy requires a decodable preview.
Does the tool keep my photo?
No. The file is loaded into browser memory, inspected, and optionally redrawn. Nothing is sent to a server, and the data disappears when you close or refresh the page.