Guide
How to remove metadata from photos
Strip EXIF and the GPS location to protect your privacy
Photos carry hidden metadata — including the exact GPS location where they were taken. Before sharing images online, it’s wise to remove this data. Here’s why and how, for free, in your browser.
Do it now: open the ExifGhost editor, drop your image and remove its metadata in one click — nothing is uploaded.
Why remove metadata?
- Location privacy — phone photos usually embed GPS coordinates; a shared picture can reveal your home or workplace.
- Personal details — device model, software and timestamps can be used to profile you.
- Clean delivery — photographers strip metadata before handing files to clients.
How to remove metadata with ExifGhost
- Open the editor and drop your JPEG (or pick a file).
- Choose Remove metadata to strip everything in one step.
- Optionally write a fresh, clean profile (new date, no GPS) instead of leaving the file bare.
- Export the cleaned image — it never leaves your browser.
Common questions
How do I remove only the GPS location?
Removing the metadata clears the GPS coordinates along with the rest of the EXIF block. If you want to keep other fields, the editor lets you write a fresh profile without GPS instead of stripping everything.
Does removing metadata reduce image quality?
No. Metadata is separate from the pixels, so stripping it does not re-compress or degrade the image.
Can I remove metadata from many images at once?
Yes — batch processing applies a clean profile to a whole set and exports them together. Each image beyond the daily free allowance uses credits.
How do I check the metadata is really gone?
Re-open the exported file in the free metadata viewer to confirm the EXIF and GPS fields are cleared.
Will removing EXIF delete the photo’s date?
Yes — the capture date is part of EXIF, so it is removed too. You can set a new date in the editor if you want one.
Is it really private if nothing is uploaded?
Yes. ExifGhost processes the image entirely in your browser; the file is not sent to or stored on any server.