View & Remove EXIF Data Online — Free, Private
See all metadata in your photos and strip it for privacy — right in your browser.
How It Works
- 1Upload your image by dragging it into the drop zone or clicking to browse.
- 2View the extracted EXIF metadata, including camera, lens, and GPS info.
- 3Optionally export the metadata as JSON.
About EXIF Data Viewer & Remover
Every photo you take contains hidden metadata called EXIF data — camera model, lens, shutter speed, ISO, GPS coordinates, date and time, software version, and more. While this metadata is invaluable for photographers managing their workflow, it can be a serious privacy concern when sharing photos online. GPS coordinates can reveal your exact location, and timestamps can expose your daily patterns. This tool displays all EXIF metadata in a clean, organized table so you can see exactly what information your photos contain. It also lets you download a clean copy with all metadata stripped, protecting your privacy before sharing on social media, forums, or messaging apps. The stripping works by re-encoding the image through the Canvas API, which naturally removes all metadata while preserving the visual content. You can also use this tool to check the camera settings used for a great shot, verify when a photo was taken, or inspect technical details for troubleshooting. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, and HEIC formats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in photos by cameras and phones. It includes camera model, lens info, shutter speed, ISO, aperture, GPS coordinates, date/time, and more.
Why should I remove EXIF data?
EXIF data can contain your exact GPS location, device information, and timestamps. Removing it before sharing photos online protects your privacy. Social media platforms strip some EXIF data, but not all services do.
How does metadata removal work?
The image is re-encoded through the HTML5 Canvas API, which only preserves pixel data. All metadata — EXIF, IPTC, XMP, ICC profiles — is naturally stripped during this re-encoding process.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. Transmute processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript and the Canvas API. Your files never leave your device — there is no server, no upload, no cloud processing.
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