Photo privacy guide

Is it safe to remove EXIF data?

Yes, removing EXIF data is generally safe for sharing a photo when you keep the original and understand what the new copy changes. EXIF can include GPS location, capture time, camera details, and settings. Removing it can reduce the personal information embedded in the shared file.

Will it change my photo?

Metadata removal itself is separate from changing what the photo depicts. This tool re-creates an image from its pixels: PNG output is lossless, while JPEG and WebP may be recompressed and can lose some quality. The original file is not modified, so keep it if you need the full original metadata or best-quality source.

Can you anonymise photos before posting?

No. It removes embedded file metadata, not identifying details visible in the image. Faces, documents, reflections, signs, backgrounds, and other visual clues may still identify people or places. Review the photo itself before posting.

Is a no-upload remover safer?

The image-processing code handles a photo in your browser rather than sending it to an image-processing server. Your browser still needs to load this static page, and the page cannot control how you later share the downloaded file.