Question 1

What is EXIF data and why should I remove it?

Accepted Answer

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is metadata embedded in photos by cameras and smartphones. It can include GPS coordinates, device model, date/time, camera settings, and more. Removing EXIF protects your privacy before sharing photos online.

Question 2

How does this tool remove EXIF data?

Accepted Answer

The tool re-draws your image on an HTML5 Canvas element and exports it as a new image file. The Canvas API only captures pixel data — it does not transfer any embedded metadata. This effectively strips all EXIF, GPS, and camera information.

Question 3

Does removing EXIF affect image quality?

Accepted Answer

For PNG format, the re-encoding is lossless. For JPEG and WebP, a quality setting is applied (default 92%). At high quality (90%+) the difference is imperceptible. You can set the quality to 100% if you want maximum fidelity.

Question 4

What image formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

This tool supports JPEG, PNG, and WebP images. All three formats can embed metadata that the Canvas re-encoding process removes. The output format can be chosen independently (e.g., upload JPEG and download as WebP).

Question 5

Is my image uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No — all processing happens entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your image never leaves your device. This makes the tool safe to use with sensitive photos.

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