How to remove EXIF from a photo
A methods guide: keep originals, make a cleaned share copy, re-check the result—without claiming impossible “100%” wipe.
Key takeaway
In short: Use local re-encode to build a share copy, then re-parse it. This is not a lossless field-level EXIF surgeon.
Method vs checklist
This page is the how. For a pre-share habit list, see Remove EXIF before sharing. To run the tool now, open Remove Image Metadata.
Compare approaches
| Approach | Upside | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas re-encode | Fast, local, verifiable | May recompress; hard to keep selected tags |
| Dedicated EXIF editor | Field control | Tool/format limits |
| Platform auto-strip | Convenient | Opaque; originals may still hold tags |
Steps with ImgToJPG
- Keep originals untouched.
- Optionally inspect with EXIF Viewer.
- Run Remove Metadata (or batch for albums).
- Read the post-process re-analysis.
Images are processed locally and are not uploaded for analysis.
Why re-check
Other apps may report filenames or pixels as “info.” Our re-parse checks common EXIF/GPS on the download you just made.
Quality trade-offs
Re-encoding can change size and fine detail. Tune quality for sharing, not forensic masters.
Related: how to check EXIF, remove location.
Related tools
FAQ
100% removal?
We do not claim that; we re-encode and re-check common EXIF/GPS.
Overwrite original?
No.
GPS-only?
GPS-focused UI exists; engine is still re-encode based.
Quality change?
Possible after recompression.
Upload?
No—browser local.