Picovert

Remove EXIF Data

Strip GPS location, camera model, and all metadata from your photos — privately, in your browser

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No database, no accounts. We literally can't see your images.

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Understanding EXIF Metadata and Privacy

What EXIF data reveals about you

Every photo your phone or camera takes carries hidden EXIF metadata — and it can be surprisingly revealing. Beyond harmless details like resolution, it often stores the exact GPS coordinates where the photo was taken, the date and time, the device model, and even the camera's serial number.

When you share a photo online, that metadata usually travels with it. A single vacation snapshot or a picture of an item for sale can quietly broadcast your home address or daily routine to anyone who downloads it.

What gets removed

Picovert strips the EXIF block entirely, removing GPS location, capture timestamps, camera and lens information, exposure settings, and any embedded thumbnails. The visible image stays pixel-for-pixel identical — only the invisible metadata layer is deleted.

This is different from cropping or resizing, which may leave metadata intact. Removing EXIF is the specific step that protects the information embedded behind the image.

When you should strip metadata

Clean your metadata before posting photos publicly, selling items on a marketplace, uploading dating-profile pictures, or sending images to people you do not fully trust. It is also good practice for journalists, activists, and anyone sharing sensitive imagery.

Picovert removes the metadata entirely in your browser, so the photo — and the private data inside it — never leaves your device during the process.

How to Remove EXIF Metadata from Photos Free

1

Upload Your Photos

Drag and drop images or click to browse. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, and more.

2

Click Remove EXIF

The tool strips all metadata including GPS location, camera model, date taken, and device info from every photo.

3

Download Clean Files

Download your privacy-safe images instantly. All processing happens in your browser — files never leave your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EXIF data?+
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in photos by cameras and phones. It can include GPS coordinates, camera model, lens info, date/time, and more.
Why should I remove EXIF data?+
EXIF data can reveal your location, device, and daily routine. Removing it before sharing photos online protects your privacy.
Does removing EXIF affect image quality?+
No. The image pixels are unchanged. Only the hidden metadata is stripped, so the image looks identical but is smaller in file size.
Are my files safe?+
Completely. Processing happens locally in your browser using Canvas API. No files are uploaded to any server.
Which metadata fields does Picovert remove?+
Picovert strips all Exif, IPTC, and XMP metadata — including GPS coordinates, camera model, lens info, capture date/time, and embedded thumbnails. The cleaned image is visually identical to the original.
What types of metadata does this tool remove?+
Picovert removes all EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata from JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and TIFF files. This includes GPS coordinates, camera make/model, lens info, creation timestamps, and any embedded software tags — leaving a clean file with no private data.