How to remove metadata from photos before sharing
Every photo you take carries hidden EXIF metadata: the camera, the timestamp, and often the exact GPS coordinates where it was shot. Share the file directly and you may be sharing your home address. Stripping it takes seconds — and shouldn't require uploading the photo to do it.
What's hidden in your photos
EXIF data can include GPS location, date and time, device model, and camera settings. Social networks strip some of it, but files sent by email, message, or cloud link often keep everything — including where the photo was taken.
Why strip it before sharing
Location metadata is the big one: a single photo can reveal where you live, work, or were at a given moment. Removing EXIF before you share is a simple, high-impact privacy habit — especially for photos of your home, kids, or documents.
Remove metadata without uploading
Toolery's metadata remover re-saves your image without its EXIF block, entirely in your browser. The photo is never uploaded, so you're not trading one privacy risk for another just to fix the first.
FAQ
Does removing EXIF change how my photo looks?
No. Stripping metadata removes hidden data like GPS and timestamps but leaves the image itself unchanged.
Can I remove photo metadata without uploading it?
Yes. Toolery strips EXIF in your browser, so the photo never leaves your device.