OptiDrop

EXIF Metadata Stripper — Remove Photo Location Data

Strip hidden EXIF metadata from your photos. Remove GPS location, camera info, and personal data before sharing online. 100% private — nothing is uploaded.

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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP — max 50MB

Why Strip EXIF Data from Photos?

Every photo you take with a smartphone or digital camera contains hidden EXIF metadata. This data includes GPS coordinates (your exact location), camera model, date and time, lens settings, and sometimes even your name. When you share photos on social media, dating apps, or online marketplaces, this hidden data can be extracted by anyone.

What Data Does EXIF Contain?

  • GPS Coordinates: Exact latitude and longitude where the photo was taken
  • Date & Time: When the photo was captured
  • Camera Info: Make, model, serial number
  • Lens Settings: Focal length, aperture, ISO, shutter speed
  • Software: Which app edited the photo
  • Thumbnail: A small preview image embedded in the file

How OptiDrop Protects Your Privacy

This EXIF stripper works entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded to any server. The tool reads your image using the FileReader API, draws it onto an HTML5 canvas element, and exports it as a fresh file. This re-encoding process strips all metadata including EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data. The result is a clean photo safe for sharing anywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) metadata is hidden data embedded in photos by cameras and smartphones. It can include GPS coordinates (exact location), camera model, date/time, lens settings, and even the photographer's name. When you share photos online, this data can reveal where and when the photo was taken.
Removing EXIF data protects your privacy. GPS coordinates can reveal your home, workplace, or daily routine. Camera serial numbers can be used to track your photos. Date/time stamps can expose your schedule. Before posting photos on social media, dating apps, or marketplaces, stripping EXIF data prevents strangers from extracting this information.
This tool reads your image using the browser's FileReader API, draws it onto an HTML5 canvas element, and exports it as a fresh JPEG or PNG. The canvas re-encoding process strips all metadata including EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data. Your image never leaves your device — the entire process happens in your browser.
There is minimal quality loss when re-encoding as JPEG. The canvas exports at 92% quality by default, which is visually identical to the original. PNG re-encoding is lossless. You can adjust the quality slider to balance file size vs quality. For most purposes, the difference is imperceptible.

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Last updated: June 2026