EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is a standard that specifies the formats for images, sound, and ancillary tags used by digital cameras, smartphones, and other systems handling image and sound files. It includes metadata such as date and time information, camera settings, location (GPS), descriptions, and copyright information.
EXIF data can contain sensitive information like the exact location where a photo was taken, the device used, and timestamps. For privacy reasons, you might want to view or remove this data before sharing images online. Alternatively, photographers and professionals might want to preserve or edit this data for cataloging and organization purposes.
Yes, Exif Cleaner processes all images directly and securely. While your photos are processed on our servers to ensure the highest quality metadata removal using professional tools, they are never saved to our permanent storage. Once your session ends or you download the file, the data is wiped from our volatile memory, ensuring complete privacy.
Exif Cleaner supports most common image formats including JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF, and more. JPEG images typically contain the most comprehensive EXIF metadata, while some formats like PNG may have limited metadata support.
No, removing EXIF metadata does not reduce image quality at all. EXIF data is stored separately from the actual image pixels as text-based metadata. When we strip EXIF information, we only remove this hidden text data—the image itself remains completely untouched. Your photos will look exactly the same before and after cleaning, with zero quality loss.
Yes! Our tool works perfectly with iPhone photos in all formats including HEIC (the default iPhone format) and JPEG. Simply upload your iPhone photo directly from your device or transfer it to your computer first. The cleaning process is identical regardless of which device captured the image.
Our tool offers several advantages over Photoshop and Windows built-in tools: it's completely free, requires no software installation, works on any device with a browser, and is specifically designed for fast, privacy-focused metadata removal. Unlike Photoshop which requires a subscription and technical knowledge, or Windows properties which can be inconsistent, our tool provides instant, reliable results with a simple drag-and-drop interface.
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