Does this tool upload my images to a server?

No. Every operation happens inside your browser. Your images are never sent to any server and never leave your device.

How does Canvas re-encoding strip EXIF data?

The Canvas API draws image pixels onto a canvas element and then exports them as a new image file via canvas.toBlob(). This export creates a fresh file that contains only pixel data — the browser does not carry any of the original EXIF, XMP, or metadata fields into the new file.

Will removing EXIF change the visible quality of my image?

For PNG output the pixel data is lossless and identical. For JPEG, canvas.toBlob() re-compresses at the quality level you choose (default 92%), which may produce a slightly different file size. The visual difference at high quality settings is imperceptible.

Which file formats are supported?

JPEG and PNG. JPEG images can be saved as JPEG (with adjustable quality) or PNG. PNG images are saved as PNG with lossless encoding.

What metadata is removed?

All metadata embedded in the file — EXIF (camera info, GPS coordinates, timestamps, lens data), XMP, IPTC, and ICC color profiles. The canvas re-encoding approach is thorough because the browser's image encoder writes only pixel data.

EXIF Remover

Name: EXIF Remover
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Upload a JPEG or PNG, strip all EXIF metadata via canvas re-encoding, see the before/after file size, and download the clean image.

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JPEG or PNG — processed in your browser

Your image never leaves your device. All processing is done locally in your browser.

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JPEG or PNG accepted

How it works: Your image is drawn onto an off-screen HTML5 Canvas, then exported as a fresh file. This re-encoding discards all EXIF, XMP, and ICC metadata because the browser only writes raw pixel data to the new file.

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