Metadata Remover

Photos carry hidden EXIF data: where you took them, what phone you used, even when. Clean images in bulk before posting or sending them.

Choose images (JPG / PNG / WebP)

or drag & drop them here · batch cleaning supported

What is EXIF metadata?

EXIF is hidden data cameras and phones embed inside every photo. It can record the exact GPS coordinates where the shot was taken, the camera or phone make and model, the lens and settings used, the date and time, and even a thumbnail. You never see it when you look at the picture, but it travels with the file whenever you share it.

The privacy risks hidden in your photos

A single family photo posted online can reveal the precise spot it was taken - your home, your child's school or a friend's house - along with the device you used. In Nepal, where many share straight from their phone to Facebook or WhatsApp, that location data is easy to overlook and can be harvested by strangers.

Stripping GPS and location before sharing

The simplest protection is to remove metadata before you post. Clean your images once, and the GPS pin, timestamp and device details are gone for good - so you can share freely without broadcasting where you were or what you used to take the shot.

What this tool removes and keeps

Re-encoding a photo through the browser canvas drops every metadata block - GPS, camera serial, timestamps, editing history and vendor tags - while leaving the actual picture pixel-for-pixel intact. Nothing about how the photo looks changes; only the hidden baggage is discarded.

Batch cleaning for many photos at once

You can drop in a whole folder of images and clean them together, which is handy before uploading a set of trip photos to social media or submitting several scanned documents. Each file is processed and downloaded separately, so there is no mixed-up output.

Private, offline metadata removal

Because the work happens inside your own browser tab, your photos are never uploaded to a server. That matters for sensitive scans and personal pictures, and it means the tool works even on a slow or offline connection.

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Free, always

Sign-up needed

Unlimited

Images

Private

Runs in browser

Offline

Works without net

Made for privacy in Nepal

Who strips hidden photo data to share safely, without software or an app.

Selling used items

Nepalis strip GPS and camera data from photos before posting on Hamrobazar or Facebook.

Journalists

Reporters remove metadata that could reveal a source’s location.

Everyday privacy

People remove hidden data before sharing personal photos publicly.

Activists

Activists strip location tags that could expose them.

Small businesses

Shops clean metadata from product photos before publishing.

Students

Applicants clean photo metadata for safer document uploads.

What is metadata removal, and how does this free Nepal tool work?

Photos often carry hidden EXIF data - camera model, date, and GPS location. Metadata removal strips it. Scolar’s Image Metadata Remover is free and runs entirely in your browser in Nepal: upload a photo, it cleans the data on your device, and you download a safe copy. No sign-up, no watermark, and the image never leaves your device.

Why it is free, with no sign-up and unlimited use

Cleaning happens on your device, so no image is uploaded to a server and no account is needed. That keeps the tool 100% free, adds no watermark, asks for no email, and lets you clean unlimited images.

How to remove metadata, step by step

Upload or drop the image whose metadata you want removed.
The tool reads and strips the hidden EXIF and location data on your device.
Download the clean copy with no personal metadata left behind.

For safer sharing in Nepal

Before posting on Hamrobazar or Facebook, strip location data from your photos. The tool works offline after loading, so you can clean images anywhere in Nepal.

“A Nepali should not pay for an app to protect their privacy. Strip photo metadata here — free, private.”

Photos cleaned free in Nepal

I post on Hamrobazar a lot. This strips the GPS from my photos free — no app, no signup.

NP Nabin Poudel Seller

Source safety matters. I remove metadata here before publishing. Private, browser-only, free.

SB Sarita B.K. Journalist

I didn’t know photos held my location. Now I clean them here first. Quick and free.

KT Kiran Thapa Everyday user

How it works

Choose or drop one or more JPG, PNG or WebP images.

Click Remove metadata to clean them in bulk.

Download each cleaned file individually.

Why use this tool?

Runs entirely in your browser - no upload, no signup, no watermark.
Strips GPS, camera details and timestamps in one pass.
Free and unlimited, safe for personal and scanned photos.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly does metadata remover delete?

It strips GPS coordinates, camera or phone make and model, serial numbers, date and time, editing history and vendor-specific tags. The visible picture is left completely unchanged.

Why should I remove metadata before sharing photos?

Shared photos can reveal exactly where they were taken and what device was used. Stripping metadata protects your privacy, especially on public platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp.

Will removing metadata lower the image quality?

No. The photo is re-encoded so only the pixels are kept; nothing about how the image looks changes. It is not a compression, just a clean copy of the same picture.

Can I clean more than one photo at a time?

Yes. You can select or drop several images and clean them all in one go. Each cleaned file is downloaded separately, which is useful for a batch of trip or document photos.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Cleaning happens entirely in your browser tab, so the images never leave your device. It also works offline, which helps on slow connections.

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