Question 1

What is EXIF data?

Accepted Answer

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in image files. It can include the camera model, lens, settings, date/time, GPS coordinates, software used, and sometimes even a thumbnail of the original image. Anyone who has your image file can read this data.

Question 2

Why should I remove EXIF metadata?

Accepted Answer

Sharing photos with intact EXIF data can leak your home address (GPS), daily routine, camera serial number, and software version. Removing it protects your privacy and reduces the file size of the image.

Question 3

Does removing EXIF reduce image quality?

Accepted Answer

No. Stripping metadata only removes the descriptive fields, not the pixel data. The image looks identical to the eye, and the file size often gets smaller. You can choose to keep EXIF stripped or apply minimal compression on export.

Question 4

Is my image uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. All processing happens inside your browser using the Canvas API. Your photos never leave your device, so the tool works offline once loaded.