EXIF Editor
View, edit, and remove EXIF metadata from your photos. No upload needed.
Drop a JPG image here or click to browse
JPG and JPEG only — EXIF data is not available in PNG or WebP
About EXIF Editor
Every JPEG photo you take contains invisible metadata embedded by your camera or smartphone — information that goes far beyond the image itself. This EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data records the make and model of your camera, the exact lens, aperture, ISO, shutter speed, exposure compensation, focal length, whether flash fired, and critically, the precise GPS coordinates where the photo was taken along with the exact date and time.
Most people are unaware that photos shared on social media, sent in emails, or posted on websites may still contain this location data. While major platforms like Instagram and Twitter strip EXIF data automatically, many platforms and direct file shares do not. Our EXIF Editor lets you inspect all the metadata in a JPEG file, edit the text fields you want to keep, selectively remove GPS coordinates for privacy, or strip all metadata entirely by redrawing the image through the Canvas API.
The metadata editing features are useful for photographers managing professional archives: updating copyright and artist information, correcting incorrect dates, or adding standardized descriptions to photos before submitting them to stock photo agencies or clients. All editing happens locally — your photos never leave your device.
How to Use EXIF Editor
- 1Click "Upload Photo" and select a JPEG or JPG file — EXIF is only embedded in these formats.
- 2Browse the metadata table to see all recorded fields: camera info, settings, GPS, and timestamps.
- 3Edit any text field (Artist, Copyright, Description) directly in the table.
- 4Click "Clear GPS" to remove only the location coordinates while keeping other metadata.
- 5Click "Remove All EXIF" to strip all metadata and download a privacy-clean version of the image.
- 6Click "Save Changes" to download the modified JPEG with your edits applied.
Use Cases
- →Check if a photo contains embedded GPS coordinates before posting it publicly online
- →Remove all metadata from photos before sharing on websites, forums, or with strangers
- →Update copyright and artist information on professional photos before stock submission
- →Verify camera settings (aperture, ISO, shutter speed, focal length) used in a specific shot
- →Correct incorrect date or time metadata on photos taken with a misconfigured camera
- →Clean metadata from client photos before delivering files to protect their privacy
Tips
- ✓EXIF data only exists in JPEG/JPG files — PNG, WebP, and HEIC use different metadata systems
- ✓Use "Clear GPS" to remove only location data while preserving camera and settings information
- ✓Use "Remove All EXIF" before sharing photos publicly if you are concerned about location privacy
- ✓DateTimeOriginal records when the photo was taken; DateTimeDigitized is when it was processed
- ✓The Make and Model fields reveal your camera or phone model — remove these if you prefer anonymity
- ✓Street photography: always strip GPS before publishing photos of other people in sensitive contexts
Frequently Asked Questions
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded inside JPG photos by your camera or phone. It includes camera model, settings (aperture, ISO, shutter speed), timestamps, and sometimes GPS coordinates.
GPS coordinates in EXIF data can reveal exactly where a photo was taken — your home, workplace, or travel locations. Removing metadata before sharing photos online protects your privacy.
EXIF is a JPG/JPEG-only standard. PNG and WebP images do not contain EXIF data. This tool only accepts JPG files.
The "Remove All EXIF" function redraws the image through Canvas at 95% quality — there may be a very slight quality change. "Clear GPS" and "Save Changes" use piexifjs to modify only the metadata bytes, preserving original pixel data.
You can edit Make, Model, DateTimeOriginal, Artist, Copyright, and ImageDescription. Technical settings like aperture, ISO, and shutter speed are read-only because changing them would be inaccurate.
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your photos are never sent to any server.