Remove Image Metadata (EXIF)
Strip GPS, camera, and device EXIF data from JPG and PNG photos while compressing. Protect privacy before sharing online.
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What metadata hides in your photos
Digital cameras and smartphones write EXIF records into JPEG files: lens model, exposure time, software version, and sometimes precise GPS coordinates. Social networks may strip some fields, but not always before processing copies.
Journalists, parents, and remote workers often prefer to share images without location breadcrumbs. Removing metadata is a simple hygiene step before publishing.
FileShrinkr can strip EXIF during compression so you do not need a separate metadata tool.
Compression plus privacy
Metadata removal slightly reduces file size and removes identifying tags. Combined with sensible JPG quality, you get share-ready images that are smaller and safer.
For archival originals, keep an unmodified master copy offline. Use FileShrinkr for distribution copies intended for web, email, or social media.
How to use this tool
- Upload images — Select photos that may contain location or device metadata.
- Enable Remove EXIF — Keep the metadata removal option checked (on by default on this page).
- Download clean files — Save compressed images without embedded EXIF tags.
Frequently asked questions
- What is EXIF metadata?
- EXIF stores camera settings, timestamps, and sometimes GPS coordinates embedded in photo files.
- Why remove EXIF before posting?
- Sharing photos online can unintentionally reveal location or device details. Stripping EXIF reduces privacy risk.