How to Use the EXIF Metadata Viewer & Stripper
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Upload a JPEG or digital camera photo.
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Examine the extracted metadata table: Camera Model, Lens, Focal Length, ISO, Shutter Speed, Date Taken, and GPS coordinates.
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To sanitize the photo for privacy, click "Clean & Strip EXIF Metadata".
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Download the completely clean image file free of any hidden data.
Practical Example & Use Case
Sanitizing smartphone photos before uploading to public forums or classifieds to prevent leaking your home GPS location.
Technical Notes & Limitations
EXIF metadata is standard in JPEG photos. PNG and WebP files typically do not carry camera EXIF headers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does stripping metadata reduce photo quality?
No, the image is re-encoded at maximum 95% quality preserving sharp detail while stripping header tags.