EXIF Remover

Create a re-encoded sharing copy in your browser, then recheck the downloaded file for metadata you do not want to share.

Selected images are processed locally in your browser

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JPEG, PNG, WebP

Selected image files are processed locally in your browser without uploading them

Local limits: 20 input files, 30 MiB per input or output, 150 MiB for originals and copies together, and 40 megapixels per re-encode. Pixel checks occur after browser decoding, not as a hard decoding-memory limit. Clear or leave the page to release previews; immediate memory reclamation is not guaranteed.

Clean a copy, then check the download

Use JPEG, PNG or WebP and keep the original. The tool creates a new image in your browser without uploading the photo for processing. The removal count compares fields readable before and after processing; it is not proof that every possible metadata field was removed. Reopen the downloaded file in the viewer and inspect orientation, color, quality and any remaining sensitive values.

A service may return different files for a post, a photo attachment, a document or an original download. Test the route you actually use rather than assuming an app strips everything. Local processing and metadata removal do not hide faces, signs, reflections, filenames or account details, and do not guarantee device security or anonymity.

This tool decodes the photo and creates a new image in your browser. It does not copy the original EXIF metadata. JPEG and WebP are re-encoded: even at 100% quality, the output is not a lossless copy. Keep your original file.

Local limits: 20 input files, 30 MiB per input or output, 150 MiB for originals and copies together, and 40 megapixels per re-encode. Pixel checks occur after browser decoding, not as a hard decoding-memory limit. Clear or leave the page to release previews; immediate memory reclamation is not guaranteed.

What changes in the downloaded file?

JPEG, PNG and WebP are the supported input formats. HEIC, TIFF, RAW and animated images are not supported here. PNG keeps transparency; the quality slider applies to JPEG and WebP. The browser applies the photo's display orientation before export.

  1. Open the original in EXIF Viewer and note any GPS coordinates, camera identifiers and capture time.
  2. Clean a copy, download it, then open that downloaded file in EXIF Viewer. Check that the sensitive fields are absent and that the image still looks right.
  3. Inspect visible details too: faces, street signs, reflections and the filename can still identify someone. Removing metadata does not anonymize the image itself.
Check the downloaded copy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is metadata embedded in photos by cameras and smartphones. It can include camera settings, GPS coordinates, timestamps, device information, and more.
Is my data safe with ExifCheck?
The image tools process selected files locally in your browser using JavaScript, without uploading those images. This does not guarantee anonymity or that every metadata field is detected. Check the final file before sharing.
What image formats are supported?
The viewer accepts JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF and WebP selections, but the current reader supports metadata parsing in JPEG, PNG, HEIC and TIFF, not WebP. Readable fields vary by format and file structure; a preview may also depend on browser decoding. The remover accepts JPEG, PNG and WebP, but both browser decoding and metadata rereading must succeed. The editor supports JPEG files only. These input lists are not a claim that every format or file has been tested.
Can I process multiple images at once?
The viewer and remover accept multiple images. The editor works on one JPEG at a time; download your changes before opening another file.
Why should I remove EXIF data from my photos?
Photos may contain GPS coordinates, device identifiers or timestamps that you do not want to share. Removing readable sensitive fields can reduce disclosure, but it does not hide visible image content or replace checking the final file.
Does removing EXIF data affect image quality?
The remover creates a new image. JPEG and WebP are re-encoded, so even 100% quality is not lossless. PNG keeps transparency. Keep the original, compare the downloaded copy, and check its metadata before sharing.

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