Strip EXIF Data Online — Remove Photo Metadata Free

Photos contain hidden metadata including your GPS location, camera model, and even your name. The MyPDF Strip EXIF tool removes all metadata from your images to protect your privacy before sharing online.

How to Strip EXIF Data

1. Upload your image(s) (JPG, PNG, or TIFF).
2. Choose to strip all metadata or select specific fields to remove.
3. Download the cleaned image(s) instantly.

EXIF Data That Gets Removed

Data Type	Privacy Risk	Example
GPS coordinates	High	Exact photo location
Date/time	Medium	When photo was taken
Camera model	Low	"iPhone 16 Pro Max"
Software	Low	Editing app used
Owner/author	Medium	Your name
Thumbnail	Low	Embedded preview image

Practical Tips

• Always strip EXIF before sharing photos on forums, marketplaces, or with strangers — GPS data can reveal your home address.
• Strip metadata from product photos before uploading to e-commerce platforms to avoid leaking business location data.
• Some social media platforms strip EXIF automatically, but many forums and cloud storage services do not.

What metadata does a photo contain?

A typical smartphone photo contains 50-100 metadata fields including GPS coordinates, camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed), device model, date/time, and sometimes your name.

Does stripping EXIF reduce image quality?

No. EXIF data is stored separately from pixel data. Removing it does not change the image appearance. File size may decrease slightly.

Related Tools

• View EXIF — view metadata before stripping
• Change DPI — adjust DPI metadata
• Compress Image — reduce file size
• Resize Image — resize images for sharing