Edit Image Metadata Free
View, edit, and remove EXIF data from your JPEG photos. Strip GPS, spoof camera info, protect your privacy.
Drop your JPEG images here
or click to browse files
Metadata Editor Features
Full control over your image EXIF data.
Metadata Operations
View all embedded metadata including camera settings, GPS, timestamps and more.
Modify any EXIF field manually - change dates, descriptions, camera model, and more.
Remove all metadata at once or selectively uncheck fields you want removed.
Privacy Features
Strip exact GPS coordinates from your photos before sharing online.
Replace the real camera make and model with a different device.
Browser-side workflows run locally. No images are uploaded to any server.
Key Takeaways
- All EXIF reading and editing runs entirely in your browser with piexifjs, so your photos stays on your device and are processed on your device.
- The editor works only with JPG and JPEG files, since EXIF metadata is carried by JPEG alone; convert PNG or WebP images to JPEG first if you need to edit their metadata.
- One-click toolbar actions let you Remove All Metadata, Spoof Location with a random city, or Randomize Camera make and model, while editing only the image's tags and leaving the actual pixels and visual quality untouched.
- When you Apply and Download, only fields that are both ticked and contain a value are written back, so check the Include checkbox and fill the box if a tag is missing from the output.
How to Edit and Strip EXIF Metadata
Load your JPEG photos
Drag JPEG files onto the upload area or click to browse. Only JPG and JPEG files carry EXIF, so other formats are rejected. The editor reads each file with piexifjs directly in your browser, so the photos stay on your device the whole time.
Review and adjust fields by category
Metadata is grouped into Camera, Exposure, Location, Date, Image, and Other tables. Edit any value in its text box, untick the Include checkbox to drop a field, or use Remove All Metadata, Spoof Location, or Randomize Camera. Reset restores the original values for the active file.
Apply and download the new file
Click Apply and Download. The editor rebuilds the EXIF block from only the ticked, non-empty fields, writes it back into the image, and saves a new copy named with an -edited suffix. With several files loaded, switch tabs and download each one separately.
What Each Metadata Action Does
The toolbar gives you four one-click actions plus per-field control. Here is exactly what each does to the EXIF that gets written into the downloaded JPEG.
| Action | Effect | Fields touched |
|---|---|---|
| Remove All Metadata | Unticks every Include checkbox so nothing is written back | All EXIF fields |
| Spoof Location | Fills GPS with the coordinates of a random major city and ticks them | GPS latitude and longitude |
| Randomize Camera | Sets Make and Model to a random device from a built-in list | Camera make and model |
| Reset | Restores the original values read from the active file | All fields for that file |
| Untick a single field | Drops just that one tag from the output | The chosen field only |
| Edit a value | Writes your text or number in place of the original | The edited field |
Which Approach Fits Your Goal
Sharing photos publicly
Use Remove All Metadata to clear GPS, camera, and timestamps in one click, then Apply and Download. The image pixels are untouched, so visual quality stays the same.
Hiding only your location
Untick the Location fields, or use Spoof Location to swap your real coordinates for a random city. Other metadata such as exposure settings can stay if you want to keep it.
Obscuring the device
Use Randomize Camera to replace Make and Model with a different device, or edit those fields by hand. Useful when you do not want viewers to know what phone or camera you used.
Fixing a specific tag
Edit single fields directly, such as correcting Date Taken, adding a Copyright or Artist line, or updating the Description. Leave every other field as it was read from the file.
Common Problems and Fixes
My PNG or WebP file will not load
Only JPEG carries EXIF, so the editor accepts JPG and JPEG only. Convert the image to JPEG first if you need to edit its metadata here.
The tables are mostly empty
That photo simply has little or no EXIF data, which is normal for screenshots, downloaded images, or files already stripped by another app. You can still type values into any field and tick its Include box to add them.
A field did not appear in the download
Only ticked fields that contain a value are written back. An empty box, or one with its Include checkbox cleared, is left out. Confirm the value is filled and the checkbox is ticked before applying.
Exposure or resolution value looks wrong
Rational fields like F-Number, Exposure Time, and resolution accept either a fraction such as 1/100 or a plain decimal. Enter ISO, Orientation, and dimensions as whole numbers so they save correctly.
Why Edit Image Metadata?
Every photo taken with a smartphone or camera contains hidden EXIF data including your exact GPS location, device model, and timestamp. This tool lets you view and remove that data before sharing images online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EXIF data?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in JPEG photos by cameras and smartphones.
It contains GPS location, camera model, exposure settings, and timestamps.
This data can reveal sensitive information about where and how a photo was taken.
Why should I remove EXIF data?
Photos shared online can reveal your exact home address or daily routine through GPS data.
Removing EXIF data protects your privacy and location.
Other formats like PNG and WebP have different metadata standards.
Does this tool upload my photos?
No. Browser-side workflows run locally using piexifjs.
Browser-side mode keeps image and metadata handling local to your device.
Your images stay on your device for browser-side workflows.
What does Spoof Location do?
It replaces your real GPS coordinates with the coordinates of a random major city.
This is useful when you want the image to appear geotagged but not at your real location.
This is useful for privacy when sharing photos online.
Can I edit just some EXIF fields?
Yes. Each field has a checkbox. Uncheck any field you want removed from the output.
Checked fields with values will be included in the saved image.
This protects your real location while keeping some metadata intact.
What formats are supported?
Only JPEG (JPG) files support EXIF metadata.
PNG and WebP do not use the EXIF format.
This prevents identification of your actual camera or phone.
What does Randomize Camera do?
It sets the camera Make and Model fields to a random device from a built-in list.
Useful for obscuring what device was used to take the photo.
Click on any editable field to modify its value.
Will removing metadata change the image quality?
No. The image pixels are not affected when removing EXIF data.
The file size may decrease slightly as the metadata block is removed.
The downloaded file will have the same visual quality as the original.
Can I process multiple files?
Yes. Upload multiple JPEG files and switch between them using the tab buttons.
Each file is downloaded separately with its own edited metadata.
This ensures you can carefully review and edit each file.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free with no registration required.
There are no usage limits.
There are no usage limits or restrictions.
Sources and References
Format and tool details on this page are based on the official specifications and documentation below.
- Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF)- Library of Congress
- JPEG standard (ISO/IEC 10918)- JPEG Committee
- JPEG image type- MDN Web Docs
- PNG Specification (Third Edition)- W3C