Remove location from a photo
Check whether a photo gives away where it was taken, then download a clean copy without GPS, date or camera details. It all happens in your browser.
What your photo can reveal
Every photo from a phone camera carries hidden metadata, known as EXIF. When the Camera has location access, as it does on most iPhones, that includes the exact GPS coordinates where the photo was taken, usually accurate to a few metres. Anyone who receives the original file can read it with free tools like this one.
| Metadata | Example | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| GPS location | 40.74844, -73.98566 | Points to your home, your kid’s school or where you park. |
| Date and time | 2026-10-12 07:41 | Shows your routine, or that you’re away right now. |
| Camera and lens | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Links photos across accounts to the same device. |
| Serial number | Some cameras only | Identifies one specific camera. |
How to remove location from a photo online
- Choose a photo or drop it into the box above.
- See what it contains: GPS coordinates, date, camera and software.
- Download the clean copy (or tap Share on a phone). Send that copy, not the original.
For JPEG, PNG and WebP files the image itself isn’t touched. Only the metadata is cut out, so there’s no quality loss. The tool re-reads the clean copy before offering it, to make sure no location is left.
Removing location on iPhone without a tool
iOS can leave the location out when you share. In the share sheet, tap Options at the top and turn off Location. It resets for each share, which is easy to forget. Our iPhone guide covers every built-in method, including how to stop the Camera saving location at all.
Related tools and guides
- Blur faces in a photo online: also free, also in your browser
- How to remove location from photos on iPhone
- What to blur before posting
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a photo has location data?
Open it in the checker above. If the file contains GPS coordinates, you’ll see them, along with the date, camera and any serial number. On iPhone you can also open the photo in Photos and swipe up: if a map appears, the photo has a location.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The file is read and cleaned by JavaScript in your browser. You can confirm it in your browser’s developer tools: the Network tab shows no request carrying your image.
Does removing EXIF data reduce the photo’s quality?
Not for JPEG, PNG or WebP. The tool removes the metadata blocks from the file and leaves the image data byte for byte as it was, so nothing is recompressed. HEIC photos are converted to a high-quality JPEG, because most apps and sites can’t read HEIC anyway.
What exactly is removed?
All EXIF, XMP and IPTC metadata: GPS coordinates and altitude, date and time taken, camera make and model, lens, serial numbers, editing software and embedded comments. The colour profile is kept so the photo looks the same. If the photo was rotated by the camera, a single orientation tag is kept so it isn’t shown sideways.
Do Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp remove location from photos?
The big social networks generally strip embedded metadata from the images other people can download. But email attachments, AirDrop, cloud links, file transfers and many forums and marketplaces pass the original file along unchanged. Removing location yourself is the only way to be sure.
Can I remove location from many photos or from videos?
This tool handles one photo at a time. The BlurTap iPhone app strips location from batches of photos and from videos, and blurs faces, license plates and text in the same step.