EXIF
Remove writable EXIF records, including camera / lens information and device or serial details when the file exposes them.
Local image processing · no upload
Image Metadata Remover
Remove EXIF, GPS, camera information, XMP, IPTC, timestamps and other hidden photo metadata directly in your browser without uploading your image.
No re-encoding · Preserve image quality · Inspect → Remove → VerifySupportedPNG · JPG / JPEG · WebP · HEIC · TIFF · GIF
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Waiting for a fileONE FILE · METADATA ONLY
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PNG · JPG / JPEG · WebP · HEIC · TIFF · GIF · up to 50 MB
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How to act on this result
Read the cleanup status
Removed means the output scan did not find the same eligible value. Preserved includes technical structure and content retained by the cleaner. Residual means a field remains or appeared in the output: read its value before sharing.
Check what was verified
An incomplete or blocked cleanup is not a successful result. Keep the source and read the failed check. Verification only covers what the parser can inspect; it does not prove every hidden record is gone.
Open the downloaded copy
Check the output format and warnings, then open or play the downloaded file. A new hash is expected after metadata changes. Visible text, speech, attachments and the filename need a separate privacy check.
Images: check XMP, IPTC and text fields as well as EXIF. Dimensions, orientation and color profiles may be needed for correct display; they are not automatically private leftovers.
What photo metadata can be removed?
Inspect the source, remove supported writable fields, then verify the new copy. ViewExif works locally and reports what was removed, preserved, or still present instead of promising that every tag can disappear.
Inspect→Remove→Verify
GPS location & timestamps
Clear stored coordinates and capture timestamps so a shared copy does not carry the original place or time when those fields are writable.
XMP & IPTC
Target XMP, IPTC, captions, author, copyright, and other descriptive photo fields without changing the visible image.
Comments, software & editing
Remove comments, software names, and editing information that can reveal how the image was created or processed.
Why remove image metadata?
Photos can carry GPS, owner names, serial numbers, edit history, and stale previews long after the pixels look harmless.
Metadata only
Strip labels, not content
Remove writable identity, location, software, date, and custom fields without transcoding the actual file.
Clean one file Proof after cleanupTrust the rescan
The generated copy is parsed again at the same depth. Removed, preserved, and residual fields stay separate.
See verification Keep the sourceDownload a receipt
The original never changes. Save the clean copy and a safe JSON record of every output check.
View metadata firstHow to remove metadata from an image
Choose an image, review its detected metadata, remove supported writable fields locally, then let ViewExif reopen and verify the generated copy before download.
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Choose an image
Select one supported JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, TIFF, or GIF. The source stays in this browser tab.
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Review detected metadata
Check the original report for EXIF, GPS, camera, lens, timestamps, XMP, IPTC, comments, and software fields.
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Remove supported metadata
The image cleanup engine removes writable descriptive fields while preserving pixels, dimensions, color, orientation, and animation as required.
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Verify and download
ViewExif reopens and rescans the output, then separates removed, preserved, and residual metadata before download.
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What this report cannot prove
- TIFF keeps structural IFD fields required to render pixels.
- ICC color and Orientation are intentionally preserved.
- Removing metadata cannot hide visible faces, text, plates, screens, or landmarks.
Frequently asked questions
Are the image pixels recompressed?
No. This metadata-only tool edits supported metadata blocks while retaining compressed image data, dimensions, orientation, color, and animation.
Does it remove GPS and camera serial numbers?
Writable GPS, owner, camera, lens, serial, XMP, IPTC, EXIF, MakerNote, comment, and hidden-preview records are targeted and then rescanned.
Why are ICC and Orientation preserved?
Removing them can change color or rotate the image incorrectly. The report labels them as required technical data rather than claiming they were missed.
Does GIF animation survive?
Yes. Animation frames, timing, transparency, and looping data are retained. Comments and writable descriptive extensions are removed.
Does zero residual metadata mean the picture is anonymous?
No. Visible pixels and the output filename can still expose people, text, places, screens, reflections, or account information.
How do I remove metadata from an image?
Choose an image, review the detected report, create a clean copy, then wait while ViewExif reopens and rescans it before download.
Can I remove EXIF and GPS from a photo?
Yes. Writable EXIF and GPS fields are targeted, along with camera, lens, owner, timestamp, XMP, IPTC, comment, and software fields when the format allows it.
Does removing metadata reduce image quality?
No. This remover edits supported metadata blocks without re-encoding the image pixels. Dimensions, color, orientation, and animation are checked again before download.
Can all photo metadata be removed?
Not always. Required technical fields such as ICC color, orientation, dimensions, or container structure may remain and are listed as preserved or residual.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The original, cleanup, and verification scan stay inside this browser tab. ViewExif creates a new local copy and leaves the source unchanged.
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