Photo Metadata Remover: EXIF & GPS Cleaner
Remove EXIF data, GPS location, and hidden metadata from photos - entirely on your device.
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What it does
- Scrub GPS location, altitude, and GPS timestamps
- Remove camera, lens, software, and authorship metadata
- Erase EXIF, XMP, and IPTC fields in one pass
- Clean Ultra HDR gain-map XMP from newer Android photos
- Support JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and HEIF inputs
- Save in original format or export to JPEG, WebP, or HEIC
- Batch processing for multiple photos
- 100% on-device processing with zero uploads
TL;DR / Key Takeaways
- Privacy-First: Removes EXIF, GPS, and technical metadata entirely on-device.
- No Cloud: Works offline with zero data uploads or server-side processing.
- Open-Source Engine: Transparent and auditable engine code for verified security.
- Free Core Features: Completely free core photo sanitization, with an optional one-time Pro upgrade.
Why Remove Photo Metadata?
Every photo your smartphone takes contains hidden information called EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data. This invisible metadata can include your precise GPS location, device model, camera settings, and the exact date and time the photo was captured.
When you share a photo - via email, messaging apps, or file transfer - this metadata travels with it. Anyone who receives the file can extract this information using freely available tools, potentially revealing your home address, workplace, or daily routine.
How It Works
Photo Metadata Remover by Vantre erases all hidden metadata from your photos in three simple steps:
- Select your photo - Choose one or multiple images from your gallery
- Review the metadata - See exactly what hidden data exists in your file
- Remove with one tap - Get a clean copy with all metadata erased
Your original photo is never modified. The app creates a clean copy saved to your gallery.
Complete On-Device Privacy
Unlike cloud-based tools, Photo Metadata Remover processes everything locally on your phone. Your photos are never uploaded to any server. The app works without an internet connection - there is no account to create, no data we can access, and nothing that can be breached.
Open Source Engine
The underlying metadata removal engine is open source and publicly auditable on GitHub. Trust nothing you cannot verify. We believe core privacy mechanisms should be transparent by design.
Interactive Audit
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Test your own photos. Our web-based forensic auditor runs entirely in your browser memory.
Live Metadata Inspector
Drop a photo below to see what it reveals. Processed 100% locally in your browser.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the app upload my photos to the internet?
No. All metadata removal happens entirely on your device. The app requires no internet connection and never transmits your photos or any data to any server.
What metadata does the app remove?
The app removes EXIF data including GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude), camera make and model, lens information, date and time the photo was taken, and other technical metadata embedded by your device or editing software.
Is the app free?
Yes. The core photo cleaning and EXIF removal features are 100% free with no ads, trackers, or accounts. We offer a one-time Pro upgrade for advanced power features.
Does removing metadata affect image quality?
No. The app removes only the metadata tags embedded in the file. The actual image pixels remain completely unchanged. Your photo will look exactly the same after cleaning.
What file formats are supported?
For input, the app supports JPEG, JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and HEIF. For output, you can save in the original format or convert to JPG, WebP, or HEIC. Files up to 50 MB are supported.
Can I remove metadata from multiple photos at once?
Yes. The app supports batch processing, allowing you to select and clean multiple photos in one operation.
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