Image Metadata Tools
Inspect camera settings, view geolocation tags, and scrub metadata locally before sharing.
Metadata Tools (3)
Local processingRemove EXIF
Strip GPS location, camera serials, and timestamp metadata from photos before sharing online.
View EXIF
Inspect camera settings, aperture, ISO, shutter speed, and GPS coordinates without uploading.
Image Info
Inspect image dimensions, format, file size, aspect ratio, color details, EXIF, and transparency locally.
Why image metadata matters
Photos taken with smartphones and digital cameras often contain hidden EXIF tags that reveal sensitive context:
- Location: GPS coordinates can reveal where photos were taken.
- Camera specs: Equipment details, focal length, and exposure settings.
- Capture timestamp: Exact date and time when the image was captured.
Common Use Cases
Anonymizing Photos for Classifieds & Social Media
Strip geolocation coordinates from photos of items for sale or personal pictures before uploading them to public forums.
Photographer Camera Settings Audit
Inspect focal length, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and metering modes from RAW or JPEG photos to learn camera settings.
Legal & Compliance Sanitation
Remove proprietary software headers and device serial markers from evidence and corporate documentation.
Slight File Size Reduction
Large embedded thumbnails and proprietary vendor blocks inside EXIF can occupy hundreds of kilobytes. Stripping them reduces file size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about metadata tools and formats.
Does View EXIF send my location to any map provider?
No. When GPS data is present, coordinates are displayed purely as text on your screen. No external map requests or third-party API calls are made.
Does removing EXIF change the image quality or orientation?
No. Our EXIF stripping tool automatically applies any embedded rotation tags to pixel orientation first, so your photos remain right-side up without visible quality loss.
Can I copy the EXIF data as JSON?
Yes! The View EXIF tool includes a convenient 'Copy JSON' button to quickly export all parsed tags to your clipboard.