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How to Remove EXIF Data and Location from Photos

5 min read · Updated October 2026

Every photo from a phone can carry hidden details: the exact place it was taken, the phone model, and the date and time. If you post it or send it as a file, others may be able to read them.

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What EXIF can reveal

  • GPS coordinates, which can show your home or workplace.
  • The device model and software.
  • The exact time the photo was taken.
  • Settings such as ISO and exposure.

How to remove it

  • Open Remove EXIF Data and add one or many photos.
  • Press Remove hidden data.
  • Download the clean pictures, or a ZIP.
  • Check one with the EXIF Viewer to be sure.

When it matters most

  • Photos of your home, children or car that you send as files.
  • Selling items online from your home.
  • Photos shared with strangers or posted in forums.

Good to know

Many social apps remove location when you post, but email and some chat apps send the original file. The photo keeps its correct direction, and the picture is saved again at high quality, so the file size may change a little.

Frequently asked questions

Is my file uploaded?

No. The work happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.

Ready to start?

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