Does removing metadata affect photo quality?

No. Our tool removes metadata losslessly. For JPEG files, the pixel data is never re-encoded or recompressed. Videos are remuxed with stream copy, meaning no decoding or re-encoding occurs.

What metadata is removed from photos?

We remove all EXIF data (GPS location, camera make and model, lens info, shutter speed, aperture, ISO), IPTC data (copyright, keywords, captions), and XMP data (editing history, software used).

What metadata is removed from videos?

We remove all global and per-stream metadata tags including title, artist, location, creation date, encoding software, and chapter markers.

Yes. Files are processed on the server and deleted immediately after you download them. We do not store, log, or share any uploaded content.

Metadata Remover — Free Online EXIF & Video Metadata Stripper

How It Works

Upload — Drag your photos or videos onto the area above. Up to 20 files at once, up to 500 MB each.
Strip — Metadata is removed instantly. JPEG pixel data is never recompressed. Videos are remuxed without re-encoding — zero quality loss.
Download — Review the summary of every field removed, then download your clean files as a ZIP.

What Metadata Is Removed

Photos (EXIF)

GPS coordinates & altitude
Camera make, model & serial number
Date & time taken
Shutter speed, aperture, ISO
Lens info & focal length
Software used to edit

Photos (IPTC & XMP)

Copyright & creator info
Keywords & captions
Editing history
Thumbnail previews
Rating & labels
Custom fields

Videos

Title, artist & album
GPS location tags
Creation & encoding date
Encoding software & device
Chapter markers
Per-stream language tags

Why Remove Metadata?

Every photo taken on a smartphone or camera contains hidden metadata embedded in the file. When you share a photo online, that metadata travels with it — revealing your exact GPS location, the device you used, and when the photo was taken. Removing metadata before sharing protects your privacy and reduces your digital footprint.

Videos recorded on phones and cameras carry similar data. Our tool strips all of it using lossless techniques: JPEG files are never recompressed, and video streams are copied byte-for-byte — so the visual quality of your files is completely unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing metadata reduce photo or video quality?: No. Metadata is stored separately from pixel data. Removing it does not touch the image or video content in any way.
What file formats are supported?: Images: JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC. Videos: MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI. Up to 500 MB per file, up to 20 files per batch.
Are my files stored on the server?: No. Files are deleted immediately after you download them. Nothing is kept, logged, or shared.
Is this tool free?: Yes, completely free with no account required.
Will the file size change?: Yes, slightly — the output file will be a few kilobytes smaller because the metadata blocks are removed. The image or video itself is identical.