What hidden details does a photo contain?
Most phones save extra information inside every photo, known as EXIF data. You can’t see it in the picture, but anyone who has the file can read it. It usually includes:
- the exact GPS location where the photo was taken
- the date and time
- the make and model of your phone or camera, and sometimes its serial number
Why remove the location before posting?
Photos of things you sell on Vinted or Facebook Marketplace are usually taken at home. If the file still carries its location, someone who downloads it may be able to see where you live. The same goes for photos on dating apps, forums, classified ads and email attachments.
Many large social networks strip this data when you upload, but not every site or app does, and photos sent as files or attachments usually keep it. Removing it yourself first means you don’t have to rely on anyone else.
What this tool removes and keeps
Removed: GPS location, date and time, camera details and serial numbers, editing software notes, XMP and IPTC data, and comments.
Kept: the picture itself. JPEG, PNG and WebP photos aren’t re-compressed, so there’s no loss of quality. The colour profile and orientation are kept too, so your photo looks the same and stays the right way up. HEIC photos are converted to high-quality JPEG, because most browsers can’t save HEIC files.
How to remove location by hand
iPhone
When you share a photo, tap Options at the top of the share sheet and turn off Location. To stop saving location in new photos, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Camera and choose Never.
Android
Open your Camera app’s settings and turn off location tags (the name varies by phone). In Google Photos, open the photo, swipe up to see its details, and edit or remove the location.
Windows
Right-click the file, choose Properties, open the Details tab and click Remove Properties and Personal Information.
Mac
Open the photo in Preview, choose Tools > Show Inspector, open the GPS tab and click Remove Location Info.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything happens in your browser, on your own device. To check, load this page, switch off Wi-Fi and mobile data, then use the tool — it still works.
Will removing the location reduce the quality?
Not for JPEG, PNG or WebP. Only the hidden details are removed; the picture data is copied exactly as it was. HEIC photos are converted to JPEG at high quality.
Can I clean several photos at once?
Yes. Choose or drop as many as you like, and each one gets its own download button.
How do I save the cleaned photo on my iPhone?
Tap Save or share, then Save Image. The clean copy is added to Photos next to the original, so make sure you pick the clean copy when you post.
The tool says no location was found. Is that right?
Probably. Some phones and apps already remove location when they save or share a photo, and photos taken with location switched off never had it. Screenshots don’t usually contain location either.
Can someone still work out where a photo was taken?
Possibly, from what’s in the picture: the view from a window, a street sign or a house number. This tool removes hidden data only, so check the background before you post.
Don’t Facebook and Instagram remove location anyway?
Most large social networks remove it from the copy other people see, but they may still receive it when you upload. Removing it first keeps it private from everyone.