EXIF Remover: Remove EXIF Data Online
See exactly which camera, date and GPS tags a photo carries, then download a clean copy in one click.
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GPS position
48.13712 N, 11.57540 Eremoved -
Camera
Apple iPhone 15 Proremoved -
Captured
2026:09:14 18:22:07removed -
Lens serial
F2LXK91Qremoved -
Software
iOS 18.6removed -
Pixels
4032 x 3024kept
How to remove EXIF data in 3 steps
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Choose one or more photos
JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC, up to 20 at a time. Nothing is uploaded.
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Review the EXIF tags found
Every field is listed by name, from GPS and camera model to serial numbers.
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Download the clean copy
One click strips all metadata. Batches come back as a ZIP.
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a block of text stored inside a photo file. Your camera or phone writes it automatically each time you take a picture. It is invisible when you look at the image, but any app or website that opens the file can read it.
| Tag | What it reveals | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| GPSLatitude / GPSLongitude | Where the photo was taken, often to a few meters | High |
| DateTimeOriginal | The exact second the photo was taken | Medium |
| Make / Model | Your phone or camera, for example iPhone 15 Pro | Low |
| BodySerialNumber | A unique ID that links photos to one camera | High |
| Software | Editing apps and OS version | Low |
| Artist / Copyright | Your name, if the camera is set up with it | Medium |
| Thumbnail | A small preview, sometimes of the unedited original | Medium |
Besides EXIF, files can hold IPTC (captions, keywords, creator) and XMP (edit history from Lightroom or Photoshop). Pixhide removes all three.
Why strip EXIF before sharing?
The most common problem is location. A photo taken at home and posted on a forum, sent by email or listed on a marketplace can show anyone your address. Serial numbers can link anonymous photos back to the same camera, and timestamps reveal routines.
- Selling items from home on marketplaces
- Sending photos to clients or editors
- Posting in forums and community groups
- Sharing photos of children
- Publishing anonymous or sensitive images
- Uploading to cloud links and file shares
Do social networks remove EXIF data?
Some do, many do not. Even when a platform strips EXIF from the public copy, it still receives the original with all metadata on upload.
| Where you share | Public copy keeps EXIF? |
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| Instagram, Facebook, X | Usually stripped |
| WhatsApp (as photo) | Usually stripped |
| WhatsApp or Telegram (as file) | Kept |
| Email attachments | Kept |
| Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud links | Kept |
| Forums, blogs, many marketplaces | Often kept |
Behavior changes over time, so the safe habit is to remove EXIF yourself before the file leaves your device.
How to remove EXIF data on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac
Every system has a built-in option, but each one misses something:
- iPhone: tap Options when sharing and turn off Location. Camera and date tags stay in the file.
- Android: turn off location tags in the camera app for future photos. Existing photos keep their EXIF.
- Windows: right click, Properties, Details, "Remove Properties and Personal Information". Works for JPG only, not PNG or HEIC.
- Mac: Preview can remove location via Tools, Show Inspector. Other EXIF fields remain.
Pixhide works the same on all of them and removes everything at once. Step by step instructions for each device are in how to remove EXIF data.
Remove metadata from PNG, WebP and HEIC
PNG files do not use classic EXIF, but they can store the same information in text chunks, including creation software, comments and sometimes AI generation prompts. WebP and HEIC files carry EXIF and XMP just like JPG.
Pixhide rebuilds the image from its pixels, so none of these chunks are copied into the download, regardless of format. For a broader look at every metadata type, see remove photo metadata.
Privacy
Metadata is read and removed inside this browser tab. Your photo is never uploaded, and no AI models are loaded on this page.
Good to know
Some apps add metadata back when you edit or re-save a photo after cleaning it. Clean the file as the very last step before sharing. This tool does not hide faces or plates in the image itself. Batch mode handles up to 20 images per selection. There is no daily quota, so you can start the next batch right away.
Check a photo now. It never leaves this device.
Choose photosFrequently asked questions
How do I remove EXIF data from a photo online?
Choose the photo on this page. Pixhide lists every EXIF, GPS and device tag it finds, then one click downloads a clean copy with all of them stripped. The file is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Is remove EXIF the same as strip EXIF or clear EXIF?
Yes. Remove, strip, clear, scrub and wipe all mean the same thing: a copy of the image with the hidden metadata block deleted. The visible picture stays identical.
What EXIF data does Pixhide remove?
GPS position, camera make and model, lens and body serial numbers, capture date and time, software and edit history, author and copyright fields, embedded thumbnails, plus IPTC and XMP blocks.
Can I remove EXIF data from many photos at once?
Yes. Drop up to 20 images and download them as a ZIP with metadata removed from every file.
Does removing EXIF data reduce image quality?
The image is re-encoded at high quality, so the difference is not visible. PNG exports are lossless.
Do Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook remove EXIF data?
Most large social networks strip EXIF when they publish a photo, but they can still read it on upload. Email, cloud links, forums, AirDrop and many marketplaces keep it. Removing it yourself is the only way to be sure.
Can I remove EXIF data from PNG and HEIC?
Yes. JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC and HEIF are supported. iPhone HEIC files are converted to a clean JPG on export.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Metadata is read and removed inside your browser. No AI models are loaded on this page, so it is fast even on older phones.