EXIF Metadata Stripper — Free Online Tool
Strip all EXIF metadata from any JPEG or PNG image by re-encoding through the HTML5 Canvas API. Removes GPS coordinates, camera model, lens settings, timestamps, copyright info, and all other hidden metadata. Shows size comparison before/after. Image never leaves your browser.
100% client-side. No uploads. Your data never leaves your browser.
How to use EXIF Metadata Stripper
- Drop a JPEG or PNG image into the upload area.
- The tool processes it instantly via Canvas re-encoding.
- Compare original and stripped file sizes.
- Click 'Download Stripped Image' to save the clean version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this affect image quality?
For JPEG, re-encoding applies a 92% quality setting which is visually identical to the original. For PNG, lossless encoding is used.
What metadata is removed?
All EXIF data: GPS location, camera make/model, lens details, exposure settings, timestamps, software, copyright info, and any custom metadata.
Why use this instead of just deleting the file and re-shooting?
This is the simplest way to strip metadata from existing photos before sharing. The stripped image is visually identical but privacy-safe.
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