Question 1

Does this tool remove the GPS location from my photos?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it strips embedded GPS coordinates along with other EXIF metadata, so anyone who receives the photo can't see where it was taken.

Question 2

What exactly is EXIF metadata?

Accepted Answer

EXIF data is hidden information a camera or phone embeds in a photo file, it can include GPS location, the device model, camera settings, and the date and time the photo was taken.

Question 3

Is my photo uploaded to strip its metadata?

Accepted Answer

No, the cleaning happens locally in your browser, so your original photo and its metadata never leave your device.

Question 4

Which file types does the EXIF cleaner support?

Accepted Answer

It works with JPG and PNG photos, the two most common formats that carry EXIF metadata from cameras and smartphones.

Question 5

Will cleaning the metadata change how my photo looks?

Accepted Answer

No, only the hidden metadata is removed, the visible image content, resolution, and quality stay exactly the same.

EXIF Metadata Cleaner

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