How to remove location data from a photo
- Add your photos. Drop JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC files onto the box above.
- See what was hidden. Each photo shows whether it contained a GPS location and which camera took it.
- Download clean copies. Save the cleaned photos one by one or as a ZIP, then share them safely.
Why remove photo metadata?
Phone photos often store the exact GPS coordinates of where they were taken, along with the date, time and phone model. Anyone who gets the original file can read this. Removing it before posting on marketplaces or forums, or before sending a photo to strangers, protects your home address and daily routine.
No quality loss
For JPG, PNG and WebP files, this tool cuts out only the metadata and leaves the image data untouched, so quality stays exactly the same. If a JPG needs a rotation flag to display upright, only that single flag is kept. HEIC photos are converted to high-quality JPG, which removes their metadata.
Why your files stay private
Most online tools upload your files to their servers. This one does not. The tool is downloaded into your browser once, and every file is processed locally on your phone or computer. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it keeps working.
Frequently asked questions
Does this upload my photos?
No. The photos are read and cleaned inside your browser on your own device. Nothing is sent to a server.
What exactly is removed?
EXIF data (including GPS location, date and time, camera model and settings), XMP and IPTC data, embedded thumbnails and text comments. The picture itself is kept as is.
Will my photo lose quality?
Not for JPG, PNG and WebP. Only the hidden data is removed and the image is not re-compressed. HEIC files are converted to high-quality JPG.
Don't social media sites remove location already?
Many large platforms strip it from the copy they show, but files sent by email, as file attachments in messaging apps, through cloud links or on marketplaces may keep it. Cleaning the file yourself is the safe option.
Will my photo still appear the right way up?
Yes. If a photo relies on a rotation flag, that one flag is kept so the photo still displays correctly.