Strip hidden data from
your files. Nothing uploaded.
PrivacyStrip removes GPS, device details, timestamps, and author fields from photos and documents โ locally, in your browser. Your files never touch a server.
Select a file to remove its metadata
๐ 100% local ยท No upload to any server ยท Nothing stored
Drop a file to remove its hidden data
Your photos are leaking data
Every image you share carries hidden information about you. Take control before it leaves your device.
Zero-upload architecture
Files never leave your browser. All processing happens locally in JavaScript โ no servers, no cloud, no retention.
Privacy-firstEXIF data viewer
Inspect every hidden field โ camera settings, timestamps, device IDs โ so you see exactly what exists before cleaning.
Try it freeGPS location inspector
See where a photo was taken on a map. Understand exactly what you're exposing before you strip it out.
Try it freeWhat a single photo gives away
Sample metadata from one iPhone JPEG โ and what's left once PrivacyStrip is done.
How to remove EXIF & metadata from your photos
No install, no account, no upload. Four steps, entirely in your browser โ from any device.
Select your file
Drag a photo or document into the dropzone, or pick one from your device. Batch selection is supported.
Scan the metadata
PrivacyStrip reads every hidden field โ EXIF, IPTC, XMP โ and shows you exactly what the file is carrying.
Strip it out
One click removes GPS coordinates, camera data, timestamps and author fields. The pixels stay untouched.
Download the clean copy
Save the cleaned file. The original never left your machine, and nothing was ever sent to a server.
- GPS coordinates โ the exact latitude & longitude a photo was taken at
- Camera settings โ make, model, lens, aperture, ISO and shutter
- Device info โ phone model, OS version and unique identifiers
- Timestamps โ the date and time the photo was originally captured
- Author & copyright โ creator name, owner and contact fields
- Editing history โ software used and the trail of edits applied
Why photo metadata is a privacy risk
The data isn't visible in the image โ but it's trivial to read, and it says far more about you than the picture does.
Location tracking from photos
GPS tags pin a photo to within a few metres โ revealing your home, workplace or where a child goes to school.
Daily-routine exposure
Timestamps across many photos map your patterns โ when you're out, when you travel, when a place sits empty.
Device fingerprinting
Camera model and serial data let anyone link separate photos โ even anonymous ones โ back to the same device.
Social-engineering vectors
The details metadata leaks โ gear, places, habits โ are exactly what makes a phishing or impersonation attempt convincing.
Frequently asked questions
The practical questions people ask before stripping metadata from their photos and files.
How do I remove GPS location from photos?
Drop the photo into PrivacyStrip, scan it, and click strip. The GPS latitude and longitude stored in the EXIF data are deleted, then you download the clean copy. It all happens in your browser, so the photo is never uploaded anywhere.
Does removing EXIF data reduce photo quality?
No. Metadata is separate from the image pixels. Stripping EXIF, GPS and other tags removes only the hidden information. The visual quality, resolution and colour of the photo are completely unchanged.
Is it safe to upload my photos to remove metadata?
With PrivacyStrip there's no upload at all. Processing runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript, so your files never reach a server. That's the safest possible model: nothing to intercept, store or leak.
What is EXIF data and why does it matter?
EXIF, or Exchangeable Image File Format, is metadata your camera or phone embeds in every photo. It can include GPS coordinates, device model, timestamps and camera settings. It matters because it can reveal where you were and what device you used, long after the photo is taken.
Can I remove metadata from PDFs and documents too?
Yes. Alongside JPEG, PNG, TIFF and HEIC images, PrivacyStrip strips metadata from PDF, DOCX, XLSX and PPTX files, removing author names, software fingerprints and revision history that documents quietly carry.
Do social media platforms remove EXIF data automatically?
Most strip GPS on display, but behaviour varies and originals are often retained on their servers. Relying on a platform means trusting it with the raw data first. Removing metadata before you upload keeps that control with you.
Is PrivacyStrip free to use?
Yes. It's free forever, with no ads and no tracking. There's no account to create and no upload limit. Optional donations help keep the service running.
Does this work on my phone?
Yes. PrivacyStrip runs in any modern mobile browser on iOS and Android with no app install required. Select a photo from your camera roll, strip it, and save the clean version straight back to your device.
Go deeper
Free tools and plain-English guides on metadata, EXIF and photo privacy.