Photos contain hidden data like your GPS location, camera model, and time. Scan your image to see what's hidden, and strip it instantly before sharing.
Whenever you take a photo with your smartphone or digital camera, the device invisibly embeds a chunk of text data inside the image file. This data is known as EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) metadata. While it seems harmless, sharing uncleaned photos online can expose severe privacy risks.
Our tool works fundamentally differently from other websites. When you select an image, our script reads the EXIF data directly inside your web browser and displays it to you. When you click "Scrub Data", we redraw your image entirely from scratch using HTML5 Canvas. This process preserves the visual quality of your photo but permanently destroys the hidden text layer. Because the file never leaves your device, your location data remains strictly yours.
What is EXIF metadata in a photo?
EXIF metadata is hidden data embedded in every photo by your phone or camera, including GPS location, camera model, and the exact date and time the photo was taken.
Does removing EXIF data reduce photo quality?
No. Removing EXIF metadata only strips hidden text data from the file, it does not touch the visible pixels, so image quality stays exactly the same.
Is it safe to remove metadata online?
Yes, on ReduceSize.online the entire process happens locally in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded to any server, so it stays 100% private.