EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is metadata embedded in digital photos that contains comprehensive information about how the photo was taken. This includes:

• Camera Information: Make, model, serial number
• Camera Settings: Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length, exposure mode
• Location Data: GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude) when available
• Date & Time: Exact timestamp when the photo was captured
• Technical Details: Image dimensions, resolution, color space, orientation
• Copyright Information: Creator details, copyright notices

This data is automatically embedded by digital cameras and smartphones when photos are taken, providing valuable information for photographers and a potential privacy concern for users.

Our tool uses the EXIF.js library to read the EXIF metadata embedded in your images. When you upload a photo:

1. The image is loaded locally in your browser (no server upload)
2. EXIF.js reads all embedded metadata from the image file
3. GPS coordinates are extracted from the GPS metadata section
4. Coordinates are converted from degrees/minutes/seconds to decimal format
5. Results are displayed with options to view on maps or export

The entire process happens in milliseconds, providing instant access to location data that might otherwise remain hidden in your photos.

Absolutely not. This is the core principle of our privacy-focused design. All processing happens 100% locally in your web browser. Your photos never leave your device, and we have no servers to upload images to.

You can verify this by:

• Using the tool while disconnected from the internet (after initial page load)
• Checking your browser's network activity while using the tool
• Reviewing our open-source code (if available)

We believe privacy shouldn't be optional when dealing with personal photos and location data.

We collect minimal, anonymized analytics to improve the user experience:

• Feature Usage: Which features are most used (anonymized, no personal data)
• Browser Information: Browser type and version for compatibility optimization
• Error Reports: Anonymous error logging to fix bugs
• Performance Metrics: Load times and responsiveness data

We do NOT collect:

• Any image data or EXIF metadata from your photos
• Personal identification information
• IP addresses (beyond basic analytics)
• Location data from your images

Our privacy policy is simple: your photos and data belong to you, not us.

Removing EXIF data is simple and happens entirely in your browser:

1. Upload your image using the drag-and-drop area or browse button
2. Select the image from the results table to view details
3. Click the "Remove EXIF Data & Download" button
4. A clean version of your image will be created without any metadata
5. The clean image downloads automatically to your device

Important: The original image remains untouched on your device. You receive a new, clean copy with all EXIF data stripped out. This includes:

• GPS location coordinates
• Camera settings and model information
• Date and time stamps
• Copyright and creator information
• All other embedded metadata

This feature is essential for protecting your privacy when sharing photos on social media, websites, or with others.

We support the following common image formats:

Fully Supported (with EXIF reading):

• JPEG/JPG: Most common format with full EXIF support
• HEIC/HEIF: Modern format used by iOS devices (requires recent browser)
• WebP: Google's modern web image format

Partially Supported:

• PNG: Limited EXIF support (some metadata may not be readable)
• GIF: Basic information only (no EXIF standard for GIF)

Not Supported in Browser Version:

• RAW Formats: .CR2 (Canon), .NEF (Nikon), .ARW (Sony), etc.
• TIFF: Browser limitations prevent EXIF reading from TIFF files
• BMP: No standard EXIF support

Most photos from smartphones and digital cameras are in JPEG or HEIC format, which work perfectly with our tool. If you have RAW files, consider converting them to JPEG first using photo editing software.