Strip Metadata
Remove EXIF data and metadata from images. Protect your privacy when sharing photos online.
Select Images
Drag & drop images here
JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, HEIC, BMP, TIFF, AVIF - Max 50MB
Options
What is removed?
EXIF data including: GPS location, camera model, date taken, thumbnail, and other embedded information.
Three simple steps to transform your images
Upload your image
Drag & drop or click to select. Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP and more.
Configure settings
Choose which metadata to remove
Download result
Get your processed image instantly. No watermarks, no sign-up required.
About Strip Metadata
Pixcull's free metadata stripping tool removes hidden EXIF data from your images to protect your privacy. Photos from smartphones and cameras embed GPS coordinates, device information, timestamps, and other sensitive data — our tool strips it all away before you share images online.
Remove all metadata categories including GPS location, camera model, lens information, ISO settings, timestamps, and software tags. Choose to strip everything or select specific metadata types to remove. The tool preserves full image quality — only invisible metadata is affected, not the visual content of your photos.
Critical for privacy-conscious users, journalists protecting source locations, real estate agents removing personal data from property photos, and anyone sharing images publicly. Strip metadata from your photos with Pixcull — fast, thorough, and completely free. Protect your privacy in seconds with no software to install.
Why Use This Tool?
Who Is This For?
Trusted by professionals and hobbyists worldwide
Photographers Sharing Work Online
Remove GPS coordinates and camera settings before uploading portfolio images to prevent location tracking and gear disclosure.
Journalists Protecting Sources
Strip device identifiers and timestamps from whistleblower photos to safeguard source anonymity in sensitive reporting.
Real Estate Agents Listing Properties
Clean EXIF data from property photos before MLS uploads to keep exact GPS pins and photographer details private.
Online Sellers on Marketplaces
Remove home address coordinates embedded in product photos before listing items on eBay, Etsy, or Facebook Marketplace.
Pro Tips
Check Metadata Before and After
Use an EXIF viewer to verify all sensitive fields are removed, especially GPS, serial numbers, and thumbnail previews.
Batch Process Entire Folders
Upload multiple images at once to strip metadata in bulk, saving time when preparing large galleries for publication.
Keep Originals as Backup
Always retain unstripped originals in a secure archive since metadata like date taken is valuable for personal organization.
Combine with Format Conversion
Convert to WebP while stripping metadata to simultaneously reduce file size and remove all embedded EXIF information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata is removed?
All EXIF data including GPS coordinates, camera information, creation date, thumbnail, and any other embedded metadata.
Why should I remove metadata?
Metadata can reveal your location, device information, and when the photo was taken. Removing it protects your privacy when sharing images online.
Will image quality be affected?
No, only metadata is removed. The image pixels remain unchanged and quality is preserved.
What metadata is removed?
We remove EXIF data including GPS location, camera model, date taken, lens info, and all other embedded metadata.
Does stripping metadata affect image quality?
No, only the metadata is removed. The actual image pixels remain identical, so there is zero quality loss.