About the JPG Metadata Remover
JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely used photo format in the world. It uses lossy compression that throws away detail the eye barely notices, which keeps photos small, but it cannot store transparency and every re-save loses a little quality. JPG files usually carry EXIF metadata such as the camera model, the date and often the GPS location where the photo was taken.
JPG metadata is stored in APP segments at the start of the file. FileStripe cuts out the EXIF, XMP, IPTC and comment segments and copies the compressed image data exactly, so there is no quality loss.
How to remove metadata from JPG images
- Add your JPG files.
- Metadata is removed automatically.
- Download the clean files or a ZIP of all of them.
Features
- Removes everythingEXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, comments and timestamps.
- LosslessThe image data is not re-compressed.
- BatchProcess many files in one go.
- PrivateEverything happens on your device.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata can a JPG file contain?
JPG files can contain the camera or phone model, capture date, GPS coordinates, editing software, author and copyright fields, and in some cases a small preview thumbnail of the original, unedited image.
Will the file size change?
Usually the file gets slightly smaller, because the metadata (sometimes including an embedded thumbnail) is removed.
Is the JPG Metadata Remover free?
Yes. The JPG Metadata Remover is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the JPG Metadata Remover is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The JPG Metadata Remover works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.
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