Is the image re-encoded?

No. Only metadata segments are removed; the actual compressed image data is left untouched, so there's no quality loss.

Will GPS coordinates be removed?

Yes — GPS lives in the EXIF APP1 segment, which gets stripped.

exif · iptc · xmp · privacy · local

Strip EXIF and metadata from any JPEG

Remove EXIF, XMP, IPTC, Photoshop, and comment segments before sharing a JPEG. Pixels are kept byte-perfect — only metadata is dropped.

EXIF Stripper

Original

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no file

Stripped

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Saved

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Segments

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removed

input · image

image/jpeg · runs locally · nothing uploaded

output · preview

Pick a JPEG to begin

Quick Start

How it works

Pick an image, tune the options, then download the result. Everything runs in your browser.

01
Drop a JPEG
The tool scans the file for APP0–APPF and COM segments.
Files stay in memory as an HTMLImageElement — the original bytes are never uploaded, and EXIF metadata is preserved until you explicitly transform it.
scanuploadcanvaslocaldecode
input · bytesjpeg · loaded
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photo.jpg
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loaded · decodedcanvas · ready
02
Inspect what's there
See EXIF, XMP, ICC, IPTC and JFIF segments listed with sizes.
Encoder quality is exposed where the format supports it — JPEG and WebP get a 0–1 quality slider; PNG is lossless. Options re-render the canvas immediately.
auditoptionslive previewencoderquality
segs · tunableAPP1+APP13 · live
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APP1 (EXIF) · APP13 (IPTC)
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options applied · liveencoder · live
03
Strip everything
Markers are dropped while the image data (SOS onward) stays untouched.
Pixel work runs on the Canvas 2D context — drawImage resamples with the browser’s bilinear filter and getImageData/putImageData back per-pixel passes.
striprenderCanvas 2Dpreviewpx-perfect
keep · resampledpixels only · px-perfect
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bytes saved · 0 B
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preview · livepx-perfect
04
Download
Share the cleaned JPEG without revealing camera, GPS, or edit history.
Downloads ship via a hidden anchor with an object URL — no server round-trip, and the file on disk is untouched. The output filename inherits a sensible suffix.
exportdownloadblobclient-sideobject URL
ok · blobready · saved
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photo-clean.jpg
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shipped · ready to shipsuccess

Pro tips

Browser-only image work that scales

Convert with quality control

JPEG/WebP let you pick a 0–1 quality. Default 0.92 is a good compromise of size and visible quality.

PNG isn’t free

Use PNG only for transparency or sharp edges. For photos, WebP is smaller at the same perceived quality.

Strip EXIF for privacy

Photo EXIF often contains GPS, camera model, and timestamps. Strip before sharing public uploads.

Watch the colour profile

Convert to sRGB before web export. Wide-gamut images render oversaturated in non-managed browsers.

AVIF when it’s available

AVIF beats WebP on size at the same quality. Detect support via <picture> with fallbacks.

Lazy-load below the fold

Add loading="lazy" on <img>. The browser handles scheduling — no IntersectionObserver needed.

Use Cases

When to use this tool

Common workflows it speeds up.

Privacy before sharing

Drop GPS coordinates and camera serial numbers. Decoded into a Canvas 2D context — original bytes never leave the tab, so you can process customer-uploaded photos, internal screenshots, or sensitive diagrams without privacy concerns.

px-perfect

Selling on marketplaces

Don't ship your home location with listing photos. Encoders expose quality 0–1 where the format supports it (JPEG, WebP); PNG and AVIF stay perceptually lossless. Pick 0.85 for web, 0.95 for archival, 0.7 for thumbnails.

quality-tunable

Journalism handoff

Protect sources before publishing their photos. Pair with the EXIF Stripper before sharing user-uploaded photos publicly. Camera serial numbers, GPS coordinates, and timestamps often hide in image metadata and leak more than the picture itself.

format-aware

PR / press kits

Ship clean assets without Lightroom history. Output preserves colour profile (sRGB) so it renders consistently across browsers, monitors, and print pipelines. Wide-gamut workflows can opt into Display P3 for modern Apple devices.

EXIF-safe

Compression wins

Trim KB by dropping bulky XMP and ICC blocks. Re-runs only on option changes, never on window resize, so the canvas stays responsive on large images. drawImage uses the browser's bilinear filter for fast resampling.

client-side

Bulk cleanup

Pre-step before uploading a portfolio. Downloads as .png, .jpg, .webp, or .avif with the correct MIME so editors apply native handling on save. The filename inherits a sensible suffix derived from the input.

compression-ready

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does it re-encode the image?

No. The JPEG bitstream is kept byte-identical — only the metadata APP/COM segments are removed. There's zero quality loss.

What about PNG metadata?

Use the dedicated bulk metadata stripper for PNG tEXt / iTXt chunks. This tool is JPEG-only.

Will it remove the thumbnail?

Yes — the embedded EXIF thumbnail lives inside the APP1 segment and gets removed with the rest.

Will my photo still open?

Yes. All decoders fall back to defaults when metadata is missing.

Is anything uploaded?

No. The strip runs locally in your browser — nothing leaves the device.

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