EXIF Viewer & Stripper
Inspect JPEG EXIF metadata — camera make/model, GPS, capture time — and download a stripped copy. Everything runs in your browser.
Drop a JPEG here, or click to choose. PNG/HEIC are not supported.
Privacy. Your file never leaves the browser. Reading and stripping happen entirely in WebAssembly-free TypeScript on this page.
About EXIF Viewer & Stripper
View and strip EXIF metadata from JPEG photos. See camera make/model, GPS coordinates, capture time, and exposure settings — then download a clean copy with all metadata removed. Everything runs in your browser; your photo never leaves your device.
What is read
The tool reads the APP1 EXIF segment and parses the TIFF Image File Directory (IFD). Common tags decoded include Make, Model, DateTime, DateTimeOriginal, GPS coordinates, ExposureTime, FNumber, ISO, FocalLength, and pixel dimensions.
Pipeline
- Image Converter — convert the stripped JPEG to WebP or PNG.
Frequently asked
- What is EXIF data?
- EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in JPEG (and other) image files by cameras and phones. It includes camera make and model, capture date and time, exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), GPS coordinates, and software used to edit the image.
- Why should I strip EXIF data?
- GPS coordinates in EXIF data can reveal where a photo was taken — your home address, workplace, or travel patterns. Camera serial numbers can link photos to a specific device. Stripping EXIF before sharing photos online is a basic privacy practice, especially for photos taken at home or in sensitive locations.
- Does stripping EXIF affect image quality?
- No. EXIF data is stored in a separate APP1 segment at the start of the JPEG file. Removing it does not touch the image data. The stripped file is slightly smaller (by the size of the metadata) and visually identical.
- Does my photo get uploaded to a server?
- No. The file is read using the browser's FileReader API and processed entirely in JavaScript. Your photo never leaves your device. This is by design — EXIF data can be sensitive, and processing it server-side would create an unnecessary privacy risk.
- Why does this tool only support JPEG?
- JPEG is the dominant format for camera and phone photos and has a well-defined EXIF structure (APP1 segment + TIFF IFD). PNG stores metadata differently (iTXt/tEXt chunks); HEIC/HEIF uses a different container format. Supporting those formats would require significantly more code. For PNG metadata, use a dedicated tool.