How to Remove EXIF Data from Photos (Privacy Guide)

How to Remove EXIF Data from Photos (Privacy Guide) Every photo you take carries hidden metadata. Before you share that image online, you should know what's embedded — and how to remove EXIF data before it reaches anyone else. EXIF data is metadata that your camera or phone writes into every photo file. The default settings on most devices include your precise GPS coordinates. That café photo you posted? It likely contains the exact latitude and longitude of where you were sitting. Strip the EXIF data before sharing, and that information stays yours. What Is EXIF Data? (And Why Remove It?) EXIF stands for Exchangeable Image File Format. It's a standard for storing metadata inside image files — JPEG, TIFF, and raw formats all support it. PNG files use a different metadata system (XMP/iTXt chunks), but the privacy risks are similar. A typical photo contains fields like: GPS coordinates — latitude, longitude, sometimes altitude Camera make and model — "Apple iPhone 15 Pro", "Canon EOS R6