Remove hidden data from photos
See and remove the hidden GPS location, camera and date data inside your photos.
- No upload
- Runs on your device
- No sign-up
- Free, no limits
How it works
- 1
Drop your photos onto the page, choose them, or paste with Ctrl+V.
- 2
Read what each photo contained, for example its GPS location.
- 3
Download the cleaned photos, one by one or as a ZIP.
What it does
Photos carry hidden details: often the exact GPS location where they were taken, the phone model and the date. This tool shows you what each photo contains and removes it without re-compressing the image, so quality stays exactly the same. Your photos never leave your device.
Your files stay yours
Your photos are processed by code running in this browser tab. They are never uploaded to HeyGrow or anyone else, and nothing is stored after you close the page — which matters for a tool whose job is protecting your privacy.
- Shows exactly what hidden data each photo contains: GPS location, camera, date, software
- Removes EXIF, XMP and IPTC metadata from JPG and text metadata from PNG
- Lossless for JPG and PNG: the image itself is not re-compressed
- Keeps colour profiles and the photo's rotation so nothing looks different
- Batch processing with a ZIP download
Good to know
- WebP, GIF and other formats are re-encoded to remove metadata, which can change them slightly.
- HEIC photos from iPhones aren't supported yet — share them as JPG first.
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF data?
Information cameras and phones save inside a photo: often the GPS coordinates where it was taken, the device model, the date and time, and the software used.
Does removing metadata reduce photo quality?
No. For JPG and PNG the hidden data is cut out of the file directly; the image data stays byte-for-byte identical.
Will my photo be rotated after removing EXIF?
No. Phones often record rotation as metadata; this tool keeps just that flag so your photo displays the right way up, while everything else is removed.
Do social networks remove metadata themselves?
Many do, but messaging apps, email, cloud links and file transfers often send the original file with the location intact. Cleaning photos before sharing is the safe default.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser on your own device.