How it works
Photos carry Exif, XMP and IPTC blocks inside the file. The tool reads the Exif tags defined by CIPA, then rebuilds the file without those blocks — the compressed image data is copied byte for byte, so quality does not change.
photo.jpg 4.2 MB → photo-clean.jpg 4.1 MB · GPS removed
Tips
- Phones save GPS by default — strip it before posting photos of your home.
- Colour profiles (ICC) are kept so colours look the same.
- Everything runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Standards and sources
- CIPA DC-008 — Exchangeable image file format for digital still cameras (Exif 3.0)
- ITU-T T.81 — JPEG (ISO/IEC 10918-1) marker segments
- W3C — Portable Network Graphics (PNG) Specification: eXIf and text chunks
Last reviewed October 13, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does removing EXIF reduce quality?
No. Only the metadata blocks are dropped; the compressed image data is copied unchanged.
Why is my photo still rotated correctly?
If the camera stored a rotation flag, that single tag is kept so the picture still displays upright. Everything else is removed.
Do social networks remove EXIF?
Many do, but not all — and messaging apps or email often send the original file. Cleaning it yourself is the safe option.
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