Remove image metadata
Drop in one or more photos and FileTinker strips out EXIF, GPS location, camera details and other hidden metadata — then shows you exactly what it removed. JPEG and PNG are cleaned without re-compressing, and nothing is ever uploaded.
How to remove metadata from a photo
- Add one or more images above — drag them in or tap to browse. They're read straight into your browser and never uploaded.
- FileTinker strips the EXIF, GPS, camera and timestamp data from each one and lists exactly what it found and removed.
- Download each cleaned image, or grab them all as a ZIP. JPEG and PNG keep their original quality.
About image metadata
Most photos carry hidden metadata — EXIF from the camera, plus IPTC and XMP fields added by editing apps. It can include the device, exposure settings, edit history, copyright tags and, most sensitively, the GPS location where the shot was taken. Big social networks usually strip this on upload, but the original files you email, message or post to forums and marketplaces keep all of it.
FileTinker removes that metadata before you share. JPEG and PNG are rewritten without their metadata segments and without re-compressing the image, so quality is untouched; other formats are re-encoded cleanly. Because it all happens in your browser, your photos never leave your device — ideal for marketplace listings, dating profiles, journalism and anywhere you'd rather not broadcast where a picture was taken.
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF data and why remove it?
EXIF is hidden information your camera or phone embeds in every photo: the device make and model, lens and exposure settings, the date and time, and very often the exact GPS coordinates where the picture was taken. Sharing the original file can therefore reveal where you live or work and what gear you use. Removing it strips that trail away.
Will removing metadata change my photo?
No. JPEG and PNG files are cleaned losslessly — only the metadata blocks are deleted, while the image data itself is copied across untouched, so the picture is pixel-for-pixel identical. Other formats are re-encoded at high quality.
Does this remove GPS location data?
Yes. GPS coordinates live inside the EXIF block, and FileTinker removes them along with the camera model, timestamps and everything else. When a photo contains a location, the result screen even shows you the coordinates it found and stripped.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
No. Every photo is read and cleaned entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to a server or stored online, which is exactly why it's safe for private pictures.