Quick answer
To remove metadata from a photo, add it to KitFuse and press Clean metadata. KitFuse deletes the EXIF, GPS, XMP and IPTC data, re-scans the new file to confirm it's clean and lets you download it. JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, HEIC and AVIF photos keep their exact original quality.
How to remove metadata from a photo in 3 steps
- Add your files.
Drag photos, videos or PDFs onto the drop area or press Choose files. On a phone you can pick from your gallery or camera roll. Add one file or up to 200 at once.
- Review what KitFuse found.
Each file gets a list of the hidden data inside it, grouped by type. If a photo or video contains GPS coordinates, you'll see a red warning with the exact location it reveals.
- Clean and download.
Press Clean metadata. KitFuse removes the metadata, scans the new file again to check, and marks it with a green Clean badge. Download files one at a time or together as a ZIP.
What hidden data does KitFuse remove?
KitFuse removes every block of metadata a file carries, not only the obvious ones:
- GPS location: latitude, longitude, altitude, the direction the camera faced, and place names.
- Device details: camera or phone make and model, lens, and serial numbers.
- Dates and times: when the photo or video was taken, digitized and edited, often with your time zone.
- Names and captions: author, copyright, creator contact details, comments and keywords in EXIF, XMP and IPTC.
- Software and history: editing apps, edit logs and AI image prompts stored in PNG files.
- Embedded extras: hidden thumbnails, maker notes, motion-photo video clips and telemetry tracks from action cameras.
A photo metadata remover online that never uploads your files
Most online EXIF removers ask you to upload your photo to their server, which means a stranger's computer receives the very file you're trying to protect, location included. KitFuse works differently: the cleaning engine runs inside your browser, so your files are read from your device and the clean copy is handed straight back. You can confirm it by loading the page, switching to airplane mode and cleaning a photo. It still works, because nothing needs to be sent.
Does removing EXIF data reduce quality?
No. KitFuse never re-compresses your photos or videos. For JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF it rebuilds the file using the original image data byte for byte, leaving the metadata blocks out. For HEIC, AVIF, TIFF, MP4, MOV and WebM it wipes the metadata in place and leaves every other byte where it was. The picture is identical to the original and the file is often a little smaller.
Two small things are kept by default because removing them would change how a photo looks: the color profile, which keeps iPhone colors accurate, and the rotation flag, which keeps photos upright. Neither identifies you, and you can switch both off in Cleaning options.
Supported formats and limits
| Type | Formats | Size limit | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photos | JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, TIFF, HEIC, HEIF, AVIF | 200 MB per photo | Unchanged |
| Videos | MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV | 2 GB (1 GB on phones) | No re-encoding |
| Documents | 200 MB per file | Same pages |
Need to check a file without changing it? Use the EXIF viewer. For background on what each type of data means, read our guide to photo metadata.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove location from a photo?
Add the photo to KitFuse and press Clean metadata. KitFuse deletes the GPS coordinates along with all other EXIF data and lets you download the clean copy. It takes a few seconds on a phone or computer, and the photo is never uploaded.
Is KitFuse safe?
Yes. KitFuse processes files entirely inside your browser, so they are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone. You can confirm this by turning off your internet connection after the page loads: the tool keeps working.
Does cleaning reduce quality?
No. KitFuse removes metadata without re-encoding the image or video, so the picture is identical to the original. Only the hidden data blocks are removed.
Can I remove metadata from videos and PDFs too?
Does my HEIC photo stay a HEIC file?
Yes. KitFuse wipes the EXIF and XMP data inside the HEIC file and leaves the picture untouched, so you get a clean HEIC back. If you need a JPG, use the HEIC to JPG converter.