Strip Hidden EXIF Metadata and GPS Geolocation from Photos
Whenever you take a photo with a modern smartphone or digital camera, the device automatically attaches extensive invisible metadata formatted in Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF). This embedded header often contains your exact GPS latitude and longitude coordinates, camera serial numbers, exact timestamps, altitude, and device hardware specifications.
Sharing photos online with intact EXIF metadata introduces major privacy vulnerabilities, potentially exposing your home address, daily commute patterns, or workplace location. TabKit removes all EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata segments locally in your browser before you share photos publicly. Your photos are never sent to external servers, ensuring total privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata tags does this tool remove?
The stripper strips all GPS coordinates, device serial numbers, camera model and make, exposure settings, shutter count, date/time stamps, software versions, and embedded thumbnail previews.
Does removing EXIF metadata reduce photo visual quality?
No. The metadata stripper parses and removes only the non-visual header chunks of the file. The visual pixel data remains completely untouched and visually lossless.
Why is in-browser metadata stripping safer than online tools?
Traditional online metadata cleaners require you to upload your personal photos to their servers, where the images may be logged, analyzed, or cached. TabKit performs every operation client-side on your own device.