What is EXIF data and why remove it?

EXIF is metadata embedded in photos — GPS location, camera details, date and time. Removing it before sharing prevents others from learning where and when a photo was taken.

Does scrubbing EXIF change the image quality?

No. Only the metadata is stripped; the visible image is preserved.

Are my photos uploaded to remove the metadata?

No. The scrubbing runs entirely in your browser, which is essential given that the data being removed is itself sensitive.

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Batch EXIF & GPS Scrubber

Runs locally

An extreme privacy utility. Drop 100+ photos at once to instantly strip camera, GPS, and metadata in milliseconds before you upload them elsewhere. 100% local, no quality loss.

Drop 100+ photos to strip instantly

or click to select files — JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC supported

JPEGPNGWebPHEIC / HEIF100% Local

Guaranteed Zero Leaks

All image headers are parsed directly at the byte level inside your browser's sandboxed environment. Zero data is ever sent to external cloud nodes.

Microsecond Processing

Direct raw file slice manipulation runs in microseconds, completely avoiding the sluggishness and compression damage of traditional HTML `<canvas>` re-drawing.

Photos carry hidden EXIF metadata — GPS location, camera model, date, and more — that can reveal far more than you intend when you share them. This batch EXIF scrubber strips that metadata from your images in your browser, so the files you share contain only the picture. Nothing is uploaded.

How to remove EXIF metadata from photos

1Drop one or more photos into the scrubber.
2EXIF data including GPS coordinates is stripped locally.
3Download the cleaned images, metadata removed.

Why scrub EXIF before sharing

A single photo can embed the exact GPS coordinates where it was taken, the device that took it, and a timestamp. Posting it publicly can unintentionally reveal your home address or routine. Scrubbing the EXIF removes these hidden fields while leaving the image itself untouched.

Batch scrubbing, done locally

Because the metadata often contains sensitive location data, uploading photos to an online cleaner defeats the purpose. This scrubber processes the whole batch in your browser, so your originals and their hidden data never leave your device.

Frequently asked questions

What is EXIF data and why remove it?: EXIF is metadata embedded in photos — GPS location, camera details, date and time. Removing it before sharing prevents others from learning where and when a photo was taken.
Does scrubbing EXIF change the image quality?: No. Only the metadata is stripped; the visible image is preserved.
Are my photos uploaded to remove the metadata?: No. The scrubbing runs entirely in your browser, which is essential given that the data being removed is itself sensitive.