Remove GPS location from photos and videos.
See whether a photo or video reveals where it was taken, and remove the coordinates along with camera and device details. Works on JPG, PNG, WebP, MP4 and MOV without uploading anything.
Where location is stored
Phones and many cameras save the place a photo was taken as precise coordinates inside the file. You don't see them in the picture, but any metadata viewer, and many photo apps, can show them on a map.
| Format | Where the location lives | Removed |
|---|---|---|
| JPEG, WebP | The GPS section of the EXIF block | Yes, with the rest of EXIF |
| PNG | An eXIf chunk, when present | Yes |
| MOV, MP4 | Location tags in user data (©xyz, loci) and QuickTime metadata keys | Yes |
| MOV, MP4 | A timed metadata track that records location frame by frame | Reported, not removed |
That last row matters for some phone and action-camera videos. A timed metadata track is part of the media data, so it cannot be blanked without rebuilding the file. The report tells you when one is present so you can decide what to do.
How to remove it here
- Drop one or more photos or videos into the box above. They are read by your browser and never uploaded.
- Look for "GPS location" in the report. If it is there, the file contains coordinates.
- Download the cleaned copy. The location is removed together with camera make and model, software and timestamps.
- Optional: drop the cleaned copy into the checker. The GPS line should read "None".
The tool removes all metadata, not location alone. Photo orientation is the one exception: when a photo needs rotating, a minimal EXIF block holding only the orientation value is kept so it does not end up sideways.
Stop location being saved on iPhone
Apple documents two ways to control this (Apple Personal Safety User Guide):
- For one share: select the photos, tap the Share button, tap Options, turn off Location, then tap Done and share.
- For all new photos: go to Settings, then Privacy & Security, Location Services, Camera, and choose Never. Apple notes you can instead turn off Precise Location, which keeps only an approximate location.
The share option only applies to what you send through the share sheet. Files copied to a computer, uploaded from a file manager or sent as originals can still carry the coordinates, which is where removing them from the file helps.
On Android and cameras
Most Android camera apps have a location setting in their own settings menu, and many dedicated cameras add GPS only when paired with a phone app. Settings differ between manufacturers and versions, so the reliable check is the file itself: drop it in and see whether GPS is listed.
What else travels with the location
Coordinates are rarely alone. The same EXIF block usually records the exact date and time the photo was taken, the camera or phone make and model, and the software that last saved it. On their own these seem harmless, but together with a location they can show when someone is usually at a place and what device they carry. Video files keep similar details in their own metadata boxes, plus the names of the apps that recorded or exported them.
The report lists all of it per file, so you can see exactly what a photo would have revealed before you share the cleaned copy.
Common situations
| Situation | Risk | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Selling something online with photos taken at home | The original file can point to your address | Clean the photos before uploading them to the listing |
| Sending original-quality photos by email or a file link | Originals are delivered with all metadata | Send cleaned copies instead of the originals |
| Publishing on your own website or blog | Your site serves the file exactly as you uploaded it | Clean images before adding them to your site |
| Sharing videos of your home, school or workplace | Location tags and device details in the video file | Clean the video; check the report for a timed metadata track |
Why it matters
- Photos taken at home can reveal your address to anyone who downloads the original file.
- Marketplace listings, dating profiles and school or club photos are common places where a location leaks without anyone noticing.
- Videos can carry location just like photos, and are often overlooked.
The same files that hold GPS often hold AI-related metadata too. If you are cleaning files before posting, the AI label remover on the home page handles both in one pass.
Frequently asked questions
Can I remove only the GPS and keep the camera details?
Not yet. The tool removes all metadata in one pass, keeping only the color profile and, when needed, the orientation value.
Does removing GPS reduce photo quality?
No. The image data is copied byte for byte. Only the metadata block is removed.
Does it work for iPhone videos?
Yes. Location tags in MOV and MP4 metadata boxes are removed. If the video also has a timed metadata track, the report says so.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser. No file is sent to a server.