File Metadata Viewer & Remover
Your photos contain hidden data — GPS coordinates, camera settings, timestamps, and more. FluidConvert's metadata viewer shows everything stored in your images, and lets you strip it all out for privacy. Free, instant, all processing stays on your device.
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JPG, PNG, TIFF — view and strip hidden metadata
Fast & Free
Process files up to 100MB at no cost. No account needed.
Secure
Files are encrypted and automatically deleted after processing.
High Quality
Optimized algorithms for the best quality-to-size ratio.
About File Metadata Viewer & Remover
Why check and remove metadata?
Every photo taken on a smartphone or digital camera embeds metadata: your exact GPS location, the date and time, camera model, lens settings, and sometimes even your name. When you share photos online, this data goes with them. Anyone can extract your home address from vacation photos, your daily routine from timestamps, or your equipment from camera data. Removing metadata before sharing is a simple but important privacy step.
How it works
Upload a JPG, PNG, or TIFF image and the tool instantly displays all embedded metadata: EXIF camera data (make, model, settings), GPS coordinates (with map link), timestamps, image dimensions, color profile, and software used. You can then download a clean copy with all metadata stripped, or selectively remove just the GPS location data while keeping useful camera settings.
Privacy first
All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server — the metadata is read and stripped using client-side JavaScript. This is the most private way to handle sensitive photo metadata. No data leaves your device, ever.
Common uses for File Metadata Viewer & Remover
- Checking if photos contain GPS location data before sharing online
- Stripping all metadata from images before uploading to a website or portfolio
- Viewing camera settings (aperture, ISO, shutter speed) to learn from your photography
- Removing personal information from photos before sending to clients or strangers
- Checking image metadata for forensic or verification purposes
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata is stored in my photos?
Photos can contain: GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude), date and time taken, camera make and model, lens type, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, flash status, image orientation, software used for editing, copyright info, and sometimes the photographer's name.
Can someone find my location from a photo?
Yes, if GPS metadata is present. Most smartphones embed precise GPS coordinates by default. Someone can extract these coordinates and pinpoint exactly where the photo was taken — potentially your home, workplace, or frequent locations. Stripping metadata before sharing prevents this.
Does removing metadata reduce image quality?
No. Metadata is stored separately from the image pixel data. Removing it doesn't alter the image itself — the photo looks identical, just without the hidden data. File size decreases very slightly (metadata is typically a few KB).
Does social media strip metadata automatically?
Most major platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) strip EXIF data from uploaded photos. However, not all services do — email attachments, cloud sharing links, forums, and many websites preserve the original metadata. It's safer to strip it yourself before sharing anywhere.