What metadata gets removed?

For JPEG files, all EXIF metadata — GPS coordinates, camera make and model, software used, date taken, exposure settings, and thumbnails — is stripped. For PNG and WebP files, we re-encode the image via canvas, which drops all ancillary chunks and metadata.

Why is this important for privacy?

Photos from phones typically embed GPS coordinates precise to within a few meters. Uploading a selfie directly from your camera roll to a public site can reveal your home address. Camera make, model, and timestamps also enable profiling across multiple uploads.

Does this reduce image quality?

For JPEG, no — the image data is unchanged, only the EXIF header is rewritten. For PNG and WebP, the canvas re-encode preserves pixel data but may recompute compression settings (negligible in practice).

Does the image leave my device?

No. All processing runs in your browser using piexifjs (MIT-licensed). The file never uploads to any server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What metadata gets removed?

For JPEG files, all EXIF metadata — GPS coordinates, camera make and model, software used, date taken, exposure settings, and thumbnails — is stripped. For PNG and WebP files, we re-encode the image via canvas, which drops all ancillary chunks and metadata.
Why is this important for privacy?

Photos from phones typically embed GPS coordinates precise to within a few meters. Uploading a selfie directly from your camera roll to a public site can reveal your home address. Camera make, model, and timestamps also enable profiling across multiple uploads.
Does this reduce image quality?

For JPEG, no — the image data is unchanged, only the EXIF header is rewritten. For PNG and WebP, the canvas re-encode preserves pixel data but may recompute compression settings (negligible in practice).
Does the image leave my device?

No. All processing runs in your browser using piexifjs (MIT-licensed). The file never uploads to any server.