⚠️ Important: Photos taken with smartphones may contain metadata such as capture date/time, camera model, and location information (GPS). We recommend removing it with this tool before uploading to social media.

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Supported formats: JPG, JPEG (Note: PNG does not contain EXIF information)

How to Use

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Upload Image

Upload an image (JPG format) whose EXIF information you want to check and remove.

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Check EXIF Information

Metadata such as capture date/time, camera model, and location information contained in the image will be displayed.

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Remove and Download

Click the "Remove EXIF" button to download a clean image with metadata removed.

📸 What is EXIF Data

EXIF Data Definition

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata automatically recorded in images captured by digital cameras or smartphones. It is included as part of the image file and cannot be visually confirmed, but detailed information can be viewed using image viewers or EXIF readers.

Main Information Included

  • Capture Date/Time: Exact capture time such as December 9, 2025 at 14:30:45
  • Camera Model: Device name such as iPhone 15 Pro Max or Canon EOS R5
  • Location Information (GPS): Latitude and longitude of capture location such as 35.6762°N, 139.6503°E (convertible to home or office address)
  • Capture Settings: Camera parameters such as ISO sensitivity, aperture value (F1.8, etc.), shutter speed, focal length
  • Other Information: Detailed data about capture conditions such as flash usage, white balance, exposure compensation

⚠️ Privacy Risks from EXIF Information

Location Information Leakage on Social Media

When uploading photos to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc., many users are unaware that EXIF information contains location data. Particularly dangerous is when photos taken at home or private locations are posted. If an address is identified from GPS information, it can lead to stalking or unauthorized access issues.

Real Risk Examples

  • Home Address Identification: Post a photo taken from your room → Home address revealed from GPS information
  • Behavioral Pattern Tracking: Frequently visited locations (school, workplace, cafes, etc.) identified from EXIF information in multiple photos
  • Child Safety Risk: GPS information in children's photos reveals whereabouts and return times
  • Security Breach: Photos taken inside offices or facilities simultaneously leak confidential information and building location

Recommended Actions

We strongly recommend using this tool to remove EXIF information before posting on social media. Prioritize removing location information (GPS).

🔧 How EXIF Removal Works

Remove Only Metadata

This tool removes only the metadata (EXIF information) contained in image files without touching the actual image data (pixel information). In other words, the appearance and quality of the photo remain unchanged, with only privacy information removed.

100% Quality Preservation

Unlike typical image compression tools, this tool does not re-encode (compress) images. It only removes the metadata layer, so original image data is completely preserved.

Safe Processing in Browser

  • No Server Transmission: Image data is processed only in your browser and not sent over the internet
  • Privacy Guarantee: Zero risk of EXIF information leaking externally
  • Fast Processing: No network latency as it's not cloud-based, completing instantly

Supported Formats

Currently supports JPEG format (JPG). PNG format does not contain EXIF information, so removal is unnecessary. Support for WebP and GIF formats is planned for the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

A. If location information is included, there is a risk of identifying locations such as your home. We recommend removing it before uploading to social media.

A. PNG format does not contain EXIF information, so removal is unnecessary. This tool supports JPEG format.

A. Only metadata is removed without changing the image data itself, so there is no quality degradation.

A. No, all processing is done in your browser, and images are never sent to any server.

📅 Last Updated: December 9, 2025 | 💬 Feedback: Suggestions & Comments

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