FormatShiftHow to Remove GPS Location and EXIF Data from Photos
Every photo taken on a modern smartphone contains embedded EXIF metadata, including exact GPS coordinates, capture timestamps, and device identifiers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What data is hidden inside smartphone photos?
Photos store exact GPS coordinates of your home, device serial numbers, shooting date/time, and lens settings.
Does stripping EXIF reduce image quality?
No. EXIF is purely textual metadata. Image pixels and visual sharpness remain 100% untouched.