Take it step by step
- Keep the original if you need camera information later.
- Choose EXIF/location cleaning and export a new image.
- Inspect the output metadata using a separate inspector.
- Review the visible photo for addresses, faces or identifying details.
A situation to try.
A street sign in the pixels is not removed by stripping GPS tags. Crop or edit that visible information separately if needed.
Use the tool’s synthetic example first where available. The example here explains a decision; it is not a reported benchmark result.
Before you call it done.
- Check GPS and EXIF fields.
- Check dimensions and orientation.
- Look for location details inside the picture.
Know the limits.
Metadata removal is not anonymization. Re-encoding may change file size, quality or color handling.
This tool’s current boundary: Re-encodes pixels and discards metadata. Colour profiles and animation may be lost.
Evidence and scope
Technical source guidance and task-specific output checks. These do not establish that every file, browser or device passes.
Use the checks above on your own exported result. A source explains the format or mechanism; it is not proof that this export preserved every feature.
Technical reference: MDN: canvas export and format support ↗
Choose the right tool for this step.
EXIF and location cleaner
Remove embedded location and camera metadata.
On your deviceWhy use it: Re-encode a copy without embedded EXIF.
Before you start: Visible identifying details remain.
Resize and crop
Crop and resize images without stretching their proportions.
On your deviceWhy use it: Remove an unwanted visible area.
Before you start: Review the new crop before sharing.
Try EXIF and location cleaner ↗
Preparation tools process locally. Official service links take you to the authority’s website. Inspect any exported copy before sharing it.