Phixit

Remove metadata and location from a photo

Phone photos usually record where they were taken, down to the street, plus the phone model and the exact time. Saving through Phixit writes a fresh file that contains only the picture.

Free, no sign-up. Your photo stays on your device. Try it on a sample photo

The Phixit editor with a sunset photo open, the adjustment sliders on the right and the looks film strip below

How to remove metadata from a photo

  1. Choose or drop a photo. It opens on Export.
  2. Keep the format and quality, or change them if you like.
  3. Select Save image. The new file has no location, camera or date information.

Good to know

  • The photo is turned the right way up before saving, so removing the orientation note does not leave it sideways.
  • Saved files also lose any embedded color profile and are written in standard sRGB.
  • Remember that the picture itself can reveal a location: street signs, landmarks, house numbers.

Questions

What is EXIF data?

Information cameras store inside photo files: GPS position, camera and lens, settings, date and time.

How do I know the data is gone?

Browsers write new files from the pixels alone, with no way to copy metadata across. Any EXIF viewer will show the saved file is empty.

Is the photo uploaded to remove the data?

No. Everything happens on your device, which is the point when the data is private.

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