How to Remove EXIF Data on iPhone (2025 Step-by-Step)

What EXIF data iPhone photos contain

Typical iPhone photo metadata can include:

• Location (GPS): exact coordinates if Location Services are on.
• Date and time: when the photo was taken.
• Device details: iPhone model, iOS version, and camera lens.
• Camera settings: exposure, ISO, focal length, and more.

How to stop iPhone from adding location to new photos

1. Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services.
2. Scroll to Camera.
3. Select Never or While Using the App and disable Precise Location.

This prevents future photos from storing GPS data, but it does not remove metadata from photos you already took.

Remove location from a photo before sharing (built‑in)

If you only need to remove GPS coordinates from a single photo:

1. Open the photo in Photos.
2. Tap Share.
3. Tap Options at the top.
4. Turn off Location, then share.

This removes location only. Other EXIF fields (device details, timestamps, camera settings) may remain.

Remove all EXIF metadata from iPhone photos (recommended)

The safest approach is to strip metadata completely before uploading anywhere. PrivacyStrip does this locally in your browser — your photos never leave your phone.

Step‑by‑step with PrivacyStrip

1. Open privacystrip.com in Safari or any iPhone browser.
2. Tap Select Files and choose your photos.
3. Review any GPS or personal data found.
4. Tap Remove All Metadata.
5. Download the cleaned photos and share those instead.

FAQ

Does “Save as New Photo” remove EXIF?

No — duplicating or saving edits usually keeps most metadata. Always verify before sharing.

Will social media remove iPhone metadata for me?

Some platforms strip some fields, but policies change and many keep data internally. The only reliable method is to remove metadata yourself first.