Image Metadata Viewer & Remover

View embedded EXIF data and create privacy-safe copies of your images

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Free EXIF Metadata Viewer & Remover — Protect Your Privacy

View the hidden metadata embedded in your photos and remove it instantly — all within your browser. EXIF data can include GPS coordinates, camera model, lens settings, and the exact date and time a photo was taken. Hephio's metadata tool makes this invisible data visible so you can decide what to share.

When you share a photo online or send it to someone, you may be unknowingly sharing far more information than you intended. Location data embedded in smartphone photos can reveal exactly where you live, work, or travel. Removing EXIF data before posting photos publicly is an important privacy practice that most people never think to do.

The tool displays all available metadata fields so you can review exactly what's embedded. Then remove all metadata in one click and download the clean version. Your original file is never touched, and nothing is ever sent to a server.

Key Features

  • View full EXIF metadata including GPS coordinates, camera make and model, and timestamps
  • Remove all metadata in one click
  • Original file is unchanged — download a clean copy
  • Supports JPEG and other EXIF-enabled formats
  • Browser-based — no uploads, completely private
  • Free, no account required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EXIF data?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is metadata automatically embedded in photos by cameras and smartphones. It typically includes GPS location, camera make and model, lens settings, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and the date and time the photo was taken.

Why should I remove metadata before sharing photos?

If you share photos publicly or send them to people you don't fully trust, embedded GPS data can reveal your precise location. Journalists, activists, abuse survivors, and anyone concerned about location privacy should strip metadata before sharing images.

Does removing metadata change how my photo looks?

No. Removing EXIF data only strips the hidden data layer. The visual content of your image is completely unchanged.