EXIF Reader & Remover
Read, inspect, and strip EXIF metadata from photos — with a privacy audit score.
UTILITYJPEG, PNG, TIFF, HEIC
ℹ️ About this tool
Free EXIF Reader & Privacy Auditor
QuickTools EXIF Reader lets you instantly view all hidden metadata embedded in your photos. Every time you take a picture, your camera or phone silently records dozens of data points — from the exact GPS coordinates and timestamp to your device model, lens settings, and even the software used to edit the image. This information travels with your photo when you share it online, potentially exposing your home address, daily routines, and equipment details to anyone who downloads the file. Our tool reads every EXIF, IPTC, and XMP tag, organizes them into clear categories, and assigns a privacy audit score so you know exactly how much personal data is at stake. When you are ready, strip all metadata with one click and download a clean copy. Everything runs in your browser — your photos are never uploaded to any server.
How to Read & Strip EXIF Data
Upload a photo by clicking or dragging it into the drop zone. The tool instantly reads all EXIF metadata and displays it in organized groups. Review the privacy audit score, then click Strip All Metadata to download a clean copy with all hidden data removed.
Why Use This Tool
Photos contain hidden metadata that can reveal your location, device, and habits. Before sharing online, use this tool to audit and remove that data. It runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded — and it's completely free with no account required.
FAQ
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in photos by cameras and phones. It can include GPS coordinates, date, time, camera model, lens settings, and more.
Does this tool upload my photos?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your photos never leave your device.
What does the privacy score mean?
The privacy score rates how much sensitive information is in your photo's metadata. High risk means GPS or other personally identifying data was found.
Can I strip metadata from multiple photos?
Currently, the tool processes one photo at a time. Upload each image separately to inspect and strip its metadata.
Does stripping metadata reduce image quality?
No. Stripping metadata only removes the hidden data tags. The actual image pixels remain untouched and quality is preserved.
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