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How It Works
Four simple steps to protect your privacy
Drop or Select Files
Drag & drop images, PDFs, or videos — or click to browse. Multiple files supported.
Inspect Metadata
Click any file to instantly see all embedded metadata: GPS, camera info, dates, authors and more.
Remove in One Click
Select files and click "Clean Selected" or process individually. All done locally — zero uploads.
Download Clean Files
Download individually or bulk-download all cleaned files as a ZIP archive instantly.
100% Private
Zero data sent to servers
Works Offline
After initial page load
No Account
No sign-up required
Instant Processing
Millisecond-speed cleaning
Any Device
Desktop, tablet & mobile
Open Standards
Standard web APIs only
What Metadata We Remove
Every type of hidden location, author, and technical metadata from your photos, PDFs, and videos that could compromise your privacy
Images (JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF)
- GPS coordinates & altitude
- Camera make & model
- Lens information
- Date & time taken
- Exposure settings (ISO, aperture)
- Author & copyright
- Software used
- Embedded thumbnails
- IPTC / XMP blocks
- ICC color profiles
PDF Documents
- Document title
- Author name
- Subject & keywords
- Creator software
- Producer software
- Creation & modification dates
- XMP metadata blocks
- Embedded document properties
Videos (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV)
- GPS location tags
- Recording timestamps
- Camera model info
- User data atoms (udta)
- Embedded XMP packets
- Application metadata
- Creation/modification dates
- Encoding software info
Privacy Tips
Best practices for protecting your digital privacy
Before posting photos online
Before submitting PDFs
Property listing photos
Whistleblowing & journalism
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about EXIF data, metadata privacy, and how NO Exif works.
What is EXIF metadata and why should I remove it?
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) metadata is hidden information embedded inside image files, PDFs, and videos by the software or device that created them. It can contain sensitive details like your GPS location, the exact date and time a photo was taken, your device model, serial number, and even software versions. Removing it before sharing files online protects your privacy and prevents others from accessing this information without your knowledge.
Is NO Exif completely free to use?
Yes, NO Exif is 100% free with no sign-up, no subscription, and no limits. There are no file size caps or usage restrictions. You can process as many files as you need, for free, forever.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
Absolutely not. NO Exif processes all files entirely within your web browser using client-side JavaScript. Your files never leave your device and are never sent to any server. This guarantees complete privacy and security — especially important for sensitive documents or personal photos.
What file formats are supported?
NO Exif currently supports: Images — JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF; Documents — PDF; Videos — MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, M4V. We are actively working on expanding support for additional formats including RAW camera files, HEIC, and audio files.
Will removing metadata affect my image or video quality?
No. For JPEG files, NO Exif surgically removes only the metadata segments (APP1, IPTC, XMP, etc.) without touching any pixel data. For PNG and WebP, the image is redrawn through the browser canvas at maximum quality. Your photos, videos, and documents will look and play exactly the same after cleaning.
Can I process multiple files at once?
Yes! NO Exif is built for bulk processing. Simply drag and drop multiple files or select them all at once. You can then inspect each file's metadata individually, select all or specific files, remove EXIF data with one click, and download everything as a single ZIP archive — saving you a lot of time.
What metadata is removed from PDF files?
For PDF files, NO Exif removes document properties including Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, Creation Date, and Modification Date. It also strips embedded XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) packets which can contain additional metadata.
What metadata is removed from video files?
For MP4 and MOV video files, NO Exif targets and zeroes out the udta (user data) atoms and embedded XMP packets. These typically contain GPS coordinates, recording timestamps, camera model, and application metadata added by your phone or camera.
Can I view the metadata before removing it?
Yes! Click the "Inspect" button on any file card after loading to see a detailed breakdown of all detected metadata fields, organized by category (GPS, Camera, Exposure, Date/Time, Author, etc.) with a risk level indicator so you know which fields are most privacy-sensitive.
Does NO Exif work on mobile devices?
Yes! NO Exif is fully responsive and works on any modern browser, including mobile browsers on iOS and Android. Since it is entirely client-side, it works just as well on mobile as on desktop — no app download required.