Remove EXIF Data from Photos

Remove GPS coordinates, camera details, timestamps and other privacy-sensitive metadata from photos. Pixhide processes JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC and HEIF files locally in your browser.

How it works

  1. 1

    Choose your photo

    Select the image that may still contain hidden camera or location metadata.

  2. 2

    Review named findings

    Pixhide lists the metadata it finds by name, including GPS, device, date, and other tags when present.

  3. 3

    Download a clean copy

    Export a re-encoded file with private metadata removed.

Use cases

  • Sharing camera originals online
  • Client deliveries without location trails
  • Cleaning PNG or JPG exports before archiving
  • Reducing fingerprinting via device tags

Different names, the same privacy problem

EXIF data is one type of image metadata. A photo can also contain GPS coordinates, device details, timestamps, author fields, IPTC information and XMP data. Pixhide creates a clean copy without retaining these privacy-sensitive fields.

Open the file, review what was found by name, then download a clean copy. The picture stays the same; the hidden metadata does not travel with the export.

What a photo metadata remover typically strips

A thorough cleanup usually targets GPS coordinates, camera make and model, capture time, software tags, author fields and related EXIF, IPTC or XMP values. Pixhide re-encodes the image so those privacy-sensitive fields are not kept in the exported file.

Privacy

Your photo stays on your device. Pixhide processes images directly in your browser. The original image, detected areas and exported file are not sent to our servers.

Limits

Some apps re-add metadata after download. Always verify the file you share. This page does not alter faces or plates in the image. Supported formats are JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC and HEIF. HEIC opens in your browser (Safari may decode natively; other browsers use a local converter loaded only when needed). Downloads are JPG, PNG or WebP. Batch mode can protect up to 20 images at once in your browser. There is no account quota: after one batch finishes, you can start another whenever you like. The limit is per selection, not per day, and nothing is stored as a remote counter.

FAQ

Is remove EXIF the same as clear EXIF or strip metadata?
Yes for most practical purposes. Whether you want to clear EXIF, strip metadata, or delete private camera and location tags, the outcome is the same: a shareable file without those privacy-sensitive fields. Pixhide re-encodes the image locally so that metadata is not carried into the download.
What EXIF data is removed?
GPS, camera and device fields, timestamps, author tags, serial numbers, embedded thumbnails and similar privacy-sensitive EXIF, IPTC and XMP values are stripped by re-encoding the image in your browser.
Can I remove metadata from PNG as well as JPG?
Yes. Pixhide supports JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC and HEIF. After you choose a file you can review findings, then download a clean JPG, PNG or WebP copy without private metadata.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Metadata is read and a clean copy is created locally. Face and plate models are not loaded on this page.
Will I see what was found?
Yes. After you select a photo Pixhide names the metadata it finds, such as GPS coordinates, camera or device, photo date, software, author, and other embedded tags when present.
Does removing EXIF change the picture?
Pixels stay the same visually. The file is re-encoded without the private metadata payload.
Is Pixhide free?
Yes. Remove EXIF data online with no account and no watermark. Batch mode covers up to 20 images per selection; when a batch finishes you can start another. There is no daily account quota.

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