Remove Location Data (EXIF) from a Photo
Photos taken on a phone often store extra information inside the file, such as where and when the photo was taken and which device took it. This is called EXIF data. Before you post photos publicly, it is a good idea to share a copy without it.
Why it matters
Location data is handy in your own gallery, but when you share the original file, that data can go with it. A listing photo taken in your living room can point to your home. A photo near a school or workplace can reveal a routine.
Many big social apps strip this data when you upload, but email attachments, forums, cloud links, and some marketplaces may keep the original file as is.
How the tool removes it
The Reduce Photo Size tool always removes shooting location and device info (EXIF) from every photo it saves. There is no setting to turn on. Even if you only want to clean the data and not shrink the photo much, running it through the tool gives you a clean copy.
- Click "Add photos (up to 100)" and add your photos.
- Choose a Save format. JPG is fine for most photos.
- To keep the size close to the original, choose By quality, set Quality around 80, and leave Max width at Original size.
- Click Compress all.
- Save the photos one by one or use "Save all as ZIP", and share those copies.
- You can add iPhone HEIC photos directly. They are converted to JPG.
- To double check, open the saved copy in your photo viewer and look at its info panel.
Things to keep in mind
The original files are not changed. They still contain their location data, so share the saved copies, not the originals.
This cannot remove data from photos you already uploaded somewhere. Clean the copy first, then post it.
If a face, house number, or contact detail is visible in the picture itself, hide it with Photo Mosaic first, then run the result through this tool.
When to use it
Marketplace listings, product reviews, forum posts, rental listings, and photos of kids are all good moments to share a cleaned copy. It takes a few seconds and works for a whole batch at once.
Private by design
The photos never leave your device. Removing location data by uploading the photo to some other server would defeat the purpose, so everything happens in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep the EXIF data?
No. This tool always removes it from saved copies. Keep your originals if you need the data.
Does it change my original photo?
No. Only the saved copy is cleaned.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. All processing happens in your browser.
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