Photo Metadata Remover: EXIF & GPS Cleaner
Remove EXIF data, GPS location, and hidden metadata from photos — entirely on your device.
Features
What it does
- Remove EXIF data from JPEG and PNG files
- Erase GPS location coordinates
- Clear camera model and lens information
- Delete timestamps and date metadata
- Batch processing for multiple photos
- 100% on-device processing
- No account or internet required
- Open source
Why Remove Photo Metadata?
Every photo your smartphone takes contains hidden information called EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data. This invisible metadata can include your precise GPS location, device model, camera settings, and the exact date and time the photo was captured.
When you share a photo — via email, messaging apps, or file transfer — this metadata travels with it. Anyone who receives the file can extract this information using freely available tools, potentially revealing your home address, workplace, or daily routine.
How It Works
Photo Metadata Remover by Vantre erases all hidden metadata from your photos in three simple steps:
- Select your photo — Choose one or multiple images from your gallery
- Review the metadata — See exactly what hidden data exists in your file
- Remove with one tap — Get a clean copy with all metadata erased
Your original photo is never modified. The app creates a clean copy saved to your gallery.
Complete On-Device Privacy
Unlike cloud-based tools, Photo Metadata Remover processes everything locally on your phone. Your photos are never uploaded to any server. The app works without an internet connection — there is no account to create, no data we can access, and nothing that can be breached.
Open Source
Every line of code is publicly auditable on GitHub. Trust nothing you cannot verify. We believe privacy tools should be transparent by design.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the app upload my photos to the internet?
No. All metadata removal happens entirely on your device. The app requires no internet connection and never transmits your photos or any data to any server.
What metadata does the app remove?
The app removes EXIF data including GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude), camera make and model, lens information, date and time the photo was taken, and other technical metadata embedded by your device or editing software.
Is the app free?
Yes. The app is completely free with no ads, no in-app purchases, and no subscription. It is also open source.
Does removing metadata affect image quality?
No. The app removes only the metadata tags embedded in the file. The actual image pixels remain completely unchanged. Your photo will look exactly the same after cleaning.
What file formats are supported?
The app currently supports JPEG and PNG image formats. These are the most common photo formats used by smartphones and cameras.
Can I remove metadata from multiple photos at once?
Yes. The app supports batch processing, allowing you to select and clean multiple photos in one operation.
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