See what a photo reveals about you, including where it was taken, and save a clean copy without that hidden data.
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What photos can reveal
| Data | Example | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| GPS location | 53.48, -2.24 | Shows your home or regular places |
| Date and time | 2026:10:01 12:00 | Shows when you were there |
| Camera and serial number | iPhone, SN12345 | Can link photos to the same device |
| Software and editing | Photoshop 2026 | Reveals editing history |
| Owner or artist name | Jane Smith | Identifies you |
Do social networks remove it?
Facebook, Instagram and X remove most metadata from photos you post, but email attachments, cloud links, messaging apps sending “original quality”, marketplaces and your own website usually keep it. Removing it before sharing is the safest habit.
How the clean copy works
For JPG and PNG files the tool deletes the metadata blocks directly, without re-compressing the image, so quality is identical. The photo’s rotation setting and colour profile are kept so it still displays correctly. Other formats are re-saved as JPG, which removes everything.
Frequently asked questions
Does removing EXIF reduce quality?
Not for JPG and PNG here: the image data is copied unchanged.
How do I stop my phone adding location?
Turn off location access for the camera app in your phone’s privacy settings.
Can it read HEIC photos from an iPhone?
Only if your browser can open HEIC. Otherwise, export the photo as JPG first.
Are my photos uploaded?
No, they’re read on your device.
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