Guide
Remove EXIF and GPS from photos
Share on social, blogs, or marketplaces without leaving location or camera metadata behind.
Last updated: October 7, 2026
Related tools
Does KitFora remove GPS metadata from a photo?
KitFora's image tool decodes the photo, draws its pixels into a new image and encodes a downloadable JPG, PNG or WebP. It does not copy the original EXIF, GPS or XMP metadata into that new file. The original file is unchanged, so share the processed download rather than the camera original.
This does not hide information visible in the picture, such as a street sign, face or document. It also does not change identifying text in a filename or control metadata added later by a messaging or publishing service.
What is in EXIF and GPS?
Image files can record capture time, GPS coordinates, camera model, and exposure settings. You cannot see them in the picture, but analysis tools can read them.
Photos taken at home, of children, or while traveling can expose location. Check metadata handling before uploading originals.
How removal differs
Some apps offer a “strip metadata” toggle. Browser tools that redraw pixels to a new canvas often do not copy EXIF, GPS, or XMP into the output.
Screenshots also drop metadata but can reduce quality. For important photos, intentional re-encoding usually preserves intended format and size better.
Before you share
Upload the processed download, not the camera original.
Messenger “send original” behavior varies; for sensitive shots, verify the file you actually post.
How to verify the downloaded copy
Open the downloaded file's metadata in a trusted local viewer and check the GPS latitude and longitude fields. Compare with the original when possible: a photo without GPS in the source cannot demonstrate that removal worked. Avoid sending a sensitive original to a separate online metadata checker.
Inspect the pixels as well. Crop or obscure identifying details separately if needed, and check the filename before publishing. Re-encoding can change sharpness or colors, so keep the original privately and use only the checked copy for sharing.