Remove EXIF & GPS Data from Photos Online
Every photo you take contains hidden metadata that reveals your exact location, device, and personal information. StripShot removes all EXIF, XMP, IPTC, and GPS data at the binary level with zero quality loss.
Privacy risk: what your photos reveal
- GPS coordinates pinpoint exactly where the photo was taken (your home, workplace, school)
- Date and time reveal when you were at that location
- Device info identifies your phone model (useful for targeted attacks)
- Software tags reveal which apps or AI tools you used
- Thumbnail data can contain a preview of the original uncropped image
What metadata StripShot removes
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)
The most common metadata type. Contains camera settings, GPS coordinates, date/time, device model, orientation, and thumbnail images.
Stored in: JPEG APP1 markers, TIFF IFD entries
XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform)
Adobe's XML-based metadata format. Can contain editing history, AI tool identifiers, copyright claims, and keywords. Often duplicates EXIF data but can include much more.
Stored in: JPEG APP1 markers (separate from EXIF), PNG iTXt chunks
IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council)
Metadata standard used by news agencies and stock photo sites. Contains captions, credits, copyright, location names, and keywords.
Stored in: JPEG APP13 markers
PNG text chunks
PNG files store metadata in tEXt, iTXt, and zTXt chunks. AI image generators (Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI) embed full generation parameters here including prompts, seeds, and model hashes.
Stored in: tEXt, iTXt, zTXt chunks between IHDR and IDAT
C2PA / JUMBF
Content Credentials that mark images as AI-generated. Read by Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to add "Made with AI" labels.
Stored in: JPEG APP11 markers, PNG caBX/caMs/caSt chunks
Binary stripping vs. canvas re-encoding
Most online metadata removers work by loading your image into a canvas element and re-encoding it. This approach has serious drawbacks:
Canvas re-encoding (competitors)
- Converts everything to JPEG (lossy)
- Destroys PNG transparency
- Reduces image quality
- Changes resolution
- Increases file size
- May miss C2PA data
Binary stripping (StripShot)
- Preserves original format (PNG/JPEG/WebP)
- Keeps PNG transparency
- Zero quality loss
- Original resolution maintained
- Smaller output file
- Targets all metadata types including C2PA
Common questions
Do I need to remove EXIF before posting on social media?
Yes. While some platforms strip visible EXIF on upload, they may retain the data internally. GPS data from your photos could be stored in platform databases. Removing EXIF before uploading gives you full control over your privacy.
Will this work for photos from any camera or phone?
Yes. StripShot handles EXIF from all cameras (Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji), all phones (iPhone, Samsung, Pixel, Huawei), drones (DJI), and all AI image generators.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. StripShot processes everything in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device. There is no server-side processing.
Can I strip EXIF from multiple images at once?
Pro users can process multiple images in a batch. Free users can strip up to 3 images per week.
Free. No sign-up required. Files never leave your device.