Remove Image EXIF Metadata — Protect Privacy Before Sharing

Did you know that every photo you take with your smartphone contains hidden information about your exact GPS location, device model, capture time, and other sensitive details? PixLocal helps you view and erase all metadata before sharing images on social media.

What is Metadata and Why Should You Delete It?

Metadata (EXIF, IPTC, XMP) consists of information embedded directly into the image file, including:

• GPS Coordinates — The precise location where the photo was taken
• Device Info — Smartphone/camera model, serial numbers
• Camera Settings — ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length
• Date/Time — The exact timestamp when the image was captured
• Software — Editing applications used
• Copyright — Author credentials

When you share photos online without stripping this metadata, anyone can examine the file to pinpoint your address, see what devices you own, and deduce your daily routines — posing a severe security and privacy risk.

Features

View Detailed Metadata

Upload an image to inspect all embedded information formatted in a clean, organized table. Covers EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and other tags.

One-Click Metadata Removal

Click "Remove Hidden Info" to strip all metadata instantly. The output file retains only raw pixel data — completely clean of hidden records.

Export Metadata to JSON

Export the entire metadata package into a JSON file for local archives or security audits — useful for digital forensics and research.

How to Use

1. Open the Image Info page on PixLocal
2. Upload the image you want to inspect
3. Review metadata — Check for any sensitive fields
4. Click "Remove Hidden Info" to clear the records
5. Download the clean image — Now completely safe to share

When to Remove Metadata?

• Before posting on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Zalo...)
• When sending photos to strangers via email or chat applications
• Product Listing images for e-commerce — no need to leak camera models
• Internal documents — Protect corporate equipment details
• Photos of children — Strongly recommended to strip GPS details before posting

Use now: Remove metadata from images with PixLocal

PixLocal — Protect your privacy, erase EXIF data securely, 100% offline.