Question 1

What EXIF data gets removed?

Accepted Answer

All metadata embedded in the image file is removed, including GPS coordinates, camera make and model, lens info, date and time taken, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, orientation tags, copyright notices, and any software processing notes.

Question 2

How does removing EXIF work?

Accepted Answer

The image is drawn to an HTML canvas element and then exported as a new image file. The Canvas API does not preserve any metadata from the source, so the output contains only pixel data and the MIME type header.

Question 3

Does removing EXIF change the image quality?

Accepted Answer

PNG output is lossless. JPG and WEBP output are re-encoded at 92% quality, which is very high and produces no visible difference in practice. The output file may be slightly different in size from the original.

Question 4

Is this tool effective for privacy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The canvas re-export method reliably removes the EXIF segment and all other metadata from the image. This is the same technique used by major social networks before they redistribute user-uploaded photos.

Question 5

Is my image uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. The processing runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your image is never sent over the network.

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