Metadata & EXIF Viewer / Stripper
View hidden EXIF camera metadata, GPS location coordinates, and exposure settings.
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100% Client-Side. Photos never leave your browser.Privacy Risk & Metadata Summary
⚖️ Decision Verdict: Sensitive Location Embedded
This image contains embedded GPS coordinates that pinpoint where the photo was taken down to a few feet. Click "Strip Metadata" to generate a clean version without location or timestamp tags.
Detailed Camera & Exposure Metadata
| EXIF Tag Name | Parsed Value | Privacy Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Make & Model | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Device Identity |
| DateTimeOriginal | 2026:08:14 15:32:10 | Time Tracking |
| GPS Coordinates | 37° 46' 29.8" N, 122° 25' 9.9" W | High Privacy Risk |
| Exposure Time | 1/120 sec | Camera Technical |
| F-Number / Aperture | f/1.78 | Camera Technical |
| ISO Speed | ISO 80 | Camera Technical |
About this tool
How to use it
- Upload any JPEG, PNG, or WebP photo or pick a sample camera profile.
- Inspect the extracted EXIF camera metadata, lens focal length, and aperture settings.
- Verify whether sensitive GPS latitude and longitude coordinates are embedded.
- Click 'Strip Metadata & Download Clean Photo' to re-encode the image onto a clean canvas.
- Safely publish or share the sanitized photo without risk of location tracking.
Why it matters
Modern smartphones and digital cameras automatically embed Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF) metadata into every photo. This hidden header includes the exact GPS satellite coordinates where you stood, the date and minute of the photo, and the device serial number. Uploading un-stripped images to public classifieds, marketplaces, or forums can inadvertently reveal your home address and daily routines to strangers.
When to use it
Use this tool before posting items for sale on online marketplaces (Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace), uploading photos to public blogs or forums, or analyzing camera exposure settings from fellow photographers.
Good to know
100% Client-Side Privacy: Your photos are processed exclusively inside your browser's memory using the HTML5 Canvas API. Files are never transmitted to any external server.
Common questions
What is EXIF metadata?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard specification that embeds technical camera data (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), capture timestamps, device identifiers, and GPS coordinates directly into image file headers.
Do social media sites remove EXIF data automatically?
Major platforms like Twitter/X and Instagram strip EXIF data upon upload, but many classified marketplaces, messaging apps, email attachments, and personal cloud shares preserve raw metadata in full.
How does metadata stripping work without quality loss?
By drawing the pixel buffer onto an HTML5 canvas and re-exporting, only the visible image pixels are preserved while all non-visual EXIF and TIFF header tags are completely discarded.
Can I disable geotagging on my phone camera?
Yes. On iOS, navigate to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > Camera and select 'Never'. On Android, open the Camera app settings and disable 'Save location tags'.
What useful technical data is stored in EXIF?
For photographers, EXIF records vital exposure parameters including lens focal length, aperture (f-stop), shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, metering mode, and flash firing status.