Metadata Editor

Is my file uploaded to your servers?

No, absolutely not. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security. We don't have access to your files, and there are no servers involved in the metadata extraction or removal process.

What file formats are supported?

Currently, we support JPEG and PNG images with full metadata support (EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP), and PDF files with basic metadata viewing. We're actively working on adding support for more formats including TIFF, WebP, HEIC, and comprehensive PDF editing capabilities.

Does removing metadata reduce image quality?

When you use "Remove GPS" or "Remove Personal" options, the image quality is completely preserved – only the metadata is stripped. The "Remove All" option re-encodes the image via canvas which may result in very minor quality changes, but the visual difference is imperceptible in most cases. The actual pixel data remains intact.

Can I edit specific metadata fields instead of just removing them?

Currently, the tool focuses on viewing and removing metadata. Direct field editing is on our roadmap and will be added in a future update. This will allow you to modify individual EXIF fields, update copyright information, or change GPS coordinates while preserving other metadata.

Why doesn't my photo have GPS data?

GPS data is only embedded if location services were enabled when the photo was taken. Many cameras don't have GPS built-in, and smartphones allow you to disable location tagging in camera settings. If location services were off or unavailable, no GPS metadata will be present.

Is the GPS map location accurate?

Yes, the map displays the exact GPS coordinates stored in the image metadata. The accuracy depends on the GPS signal quality when the photo was taken. Smartphones typically provide accuracy within 5-10 meters under good conditions. The map uses OpenStreetMap data via Leaflet.js for visualization.

Can I process multiple files at once?

Currently, the tool processes one file at a time. Batch processing for multiple files is planned for a future update, which will allow you to remove metadata from entire photo albums or document sets in one operation.

What happens to the original file?

Your original file is never modified. When you remove metadata and download, the tool creates a new cleaned version while leaving your original file untouched. This ensures you can always go back to the original if needed.

Can I export a metadata report?

Not currently, but this feature is planned. Future updates will allow you to export all extracted metadata as a CSV or JSON file for documentation, archival purposes, or further analysis in other tools.

Why is this tool free?

We believe privacy tools should be accessible to everyone. By processing everything client-side in your browser, we have minimal infrastructure costs. The tool is ad-supported, which helps us keep it free while continuing to add new features and format support.

What metadata is removed with each option?

Remove GPS: Strips all GPS-related fields (latitude, longitude, altitude, timestamp, direction) while preserving camera settings, timestamps, and other EXIF data.

Remove Personal: Removes camera make/model, lens info, software name, artist/author, copyright, and user comments, while keeping technical shooting data and GPS (if you want GPS removed too, use "Remove All").

Remove All: Complete metadata wipe. The downloaded file contains only the visual image data with no embedded metadata whatsoever.

Is this tool safe to use for sensitive documents?

Yes. Since all processing happens in your browser with no server uploads, it's safe for sensitive materials. However, always verify the metadata was actually removed by re-uploading the cleaned file to the tool before sharing externally. For highly sensitive applications, consider using the tool in a private/incognito browser window.