How do I permanently remove a photo location on iPhone?

Open the photo in Photos, tap the More button, choose Adjust Location, then choose No Location. This changes the location stored with that item in your Photos library.

Does turning off Location in the iPhone share sheet remove all EXIF data?

No. It prevents location data from being included in that share, but other metadata such as date, time, device details, and captions may still be shared.

How do I stop new iPhone photos from storing GPS coordinates?

Go to Settings, Privacy & Security, Location Services, Camera, then choose Never. This affects future photos and does not clean existing files.

Can I remove all iPhone photo metadata without uploading it?

Yes. PrivacyStrip processes supported photos locally in the browser, so the file does not need to be sent to a server.

How to Remove EXIF & Location Data on iPhone (2026)

Why this matters

Apple notes that shared photos can include metadata such as date, time, location, device information, and captions. Removing only the map location is therefore not the same as removing all metadata. See Apple's current sharing guidance and our EXIF guide.

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Strip GPS, device, timestamp, and camera metadata locally in your browser. The photo is not uploaded.

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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

Open Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services.
Scroll to Camera.
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:

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

This excludes location from that share only. Other metadata can remain, and the location stays attached to the item in your Photos library.

Permanently remove the saved location in Photos

Open the photo in Photos.
Tap the More button.
Tap Adjust Location.
Tap No Location.

These are Apple's current steps for removing the location associated with a photo. They remove location metadata, not every EXIF field. You can also swipe up or tap the Info button first to see whether the photo contains a mapped location.

Check “All Photos Data” before using AirDrop or an iCloud link

In the share-sheet Options screen, Apple provides an All Photos Data option for AirDrop and iCloud links. When enabled, it can include the original file, edit history, and metadata. Leave it off when you do not intend to send that information.

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

Open PrivacyStrip in Safari or another iPhone browser.
Tap Choose a file and select your photos.
Review any GPS or personal data found.
Tap Scan Files, then Strip All Metadata.
Download the cleaned photos and share those instead.

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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 process the viewer-facing copy, but behavior differs by platform and sharing mode. Remove metadata before upload if you do not want the platform to receive it.