About remove exif / metadata
Most photos carry hidden information called EXIF metadata. It can include the camera model, the date and time, and often the exact GPS location where the picture was taken.
Why remove it
If you post or send a photo taken at home, the embedded location may reveal your address. Many social networks strip metadata, but email, cloud links and some messaging methods keep it.
What is removed
- GPS coordinates and altitude.
- Camera and phone model, lens and settings.
- Date and time stamps and editing software details.
Check the result
The cleaned copy is a new file, and your original is untouched. Keep the original if you want to retain the details for yourself.
A worked example
A photo taken at home includes GPS coordinates accurate to a few metres. Before listing an item for sale online, remove the metadata, so that buyers cannot see where you live, and compare the file properties before and after to confirm that the location is gone.
