Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. All file processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device and are not uploaded to any server.

Is Simple Toolkit really free?

Yes. Simple Toolkit is completely free with no hidden fees, premium tiers, or paywalls. The project runs on donations from users who find it valuable.

Do I need to create an account?

No. Simple Toolkit requires no signup, login, or account creation. Just visit the site and start using the tools immediately.

Are there any file size limits?

There are no artificial limits imposed by Simple Toolkit. The only limitations are those of your browser and device capabilities.

Strip Image Metadata

Remove sensitive EXIF data and metadata from your photos before sharing. All processing happens in your browser — no uploads, no tracking, completely private.

1Add Images

2Strip Metadata

3Download Clean Files

100% Private: All metadata stripping happens locally in your browser. Your images never leave your device.

Click or drag images here

Supports JPEG and PNG • Max 50.0 MB per file • Up to 50 files

What Metadata is Removed?

JPEG Images:

EXIF data (camera model, settings, GPS location)
ICC color profiles (optional metadata)
Timestamps and device information

PNG Images:

Text metadata (tEXt, iTXt, zTXt chunks)
EXIF data (eXIf chunk)
Timestamps and physical dimensions

Note: Image quality and visual appearance remain 100% unchanged. Only hidden metadata is removed.

Features

Remove GPS Location

Strip GPS coordinates and location data from photos to protect your privacy and prevent location tracking.

Delete Camera Info

Remove camera make, model, lens information, and other technical metadata embedded in your images.

Strip Timestamps

Delete date and time information to prevent others from knowing when your photos were taken.

JPEG & PNG Support

Works with both JPEG (removes APP1/APP2 markers) and PNG (removes metadata chunks) image formats.

Ultra-Fast Processing

Instant metadata removal using optimized native Web APIs with no external dependencies.

100% Private

All processing happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device or touch our servers.

Common Use Cases

Privacy Protection

•Remove location data before posting to social media
•Strip metadata from real estate listings
•Protect home address in property photos
•Remove personal info before sharing online

Professional Use

•Clean images for client deliverables
•Remove equipment details from portfolio
•Strip timestamps from timestamped photos
•Prepare images for public distribution

Your Privacy is Protected

This tool runs entirely in your browser using native Web APIs (File API, ArrayBuffer, DataView). Your images are never uploaded to any server, stored, or transmitted over the internet. All metadata removal happens locally on your device in milliseconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What metadata gets removed?

All EXIF data including GPS coordinates, camera make/model, lens info, date/time, copyright, author, software, and other technical metadata. For JPEGs, we strip APP1 and APP2 markers. For PNGs, we remove metadata chunks while preserving the essential image data.

Will this affect image quality?

No. The tool only removes metadata and preserves the actual image pixels completely unchanged. Your photo will look identical but without the embedded information.

What file formats are supported?

Currently JPEG and PNG formats are supported. These are the most common image formats that contain EXIF metadata.

How fast is the processing?

Extremely fast. The tool uses optimized binary parsing with native Web APIs, so most images are processed in milliseconds. No uploading or downloading means instant results.

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