EXIF Viewer and Remover
Choose a photo to read its camera details and location, then remove them before you share it.
Drag a photo here or choose one
About EXIF Viewer and Remover
Photos from phones and cameras carry a hidden block of facts called EXIF. It can name the camera and lens, record the date and time, the exposure settings, and, if location was on, the exact place where the picture was taken. Choose a JPG here and the details are listed, with personal ones such as location and serial numbers marked.
When you want to share a photo without that information, the first button removes the metadata blocks and leaves the picture data exactly as it was, with no loss of quality. If the photo is stored sideways and depends on a rotation flag, the second button saves a fresh copy with the rotation applied and nothing hidden. PNG files are cleaned of their text and time blocks as well.
How to use EXIF Viewer and Remover
- Choose a photo.
- Read the camera, settings and location details.
- Decide whether to remove the colour profile too.
- Press the remove button, or the clean copy button for sideways photos.
Common uses
- Checking whether a photo shows where your home is
- Removing location before selling something online
- Finding which camera or lens took a picture
- Clearing details from photos sent to a client
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF data?
It is information stored inside an image file by the camera, such as make, model, date, exposure and sometimes GPS position. Most viewers hide it.
Does removing the metadata change the picture?
No. The first button copies the file without the metadata blocks, so the pixels are exactly the same. The second button re-saves the picture, which applies rotation and is a fresh encoding.
Why does my photo look sideways after cleaning?
Some cameras store the picture sideways and add a rotation flag in the metadata. Removing the flag leaves it sideways, so use the clean copy button, which fixes the rotation first.
What is the colour profile?
It tells programs how to show the colours correctly. Keeping it is usually better for accurate colour, so it is only removed if you tick the box.
Which files show details?
JPG files show the full list. PNG files show whether text or time blocks exist. For other types you can still save a clean copy.