What is EXIF metadata?
EXIF is a common set of image tags used for camera settings, capture dates, orientation and, when enabled, GPS coordinates. Not every image contains EXIF and different devices write different fields.
Can an image contain GPS coordinates?
Yes. Some cameras and phones can embed latitude and longitude. FiloTool highlights coordinates when its parser finds them, but does not send them to a map or another service.
How do I check photo location metadata?
Add the photo and open Location information. If readable GPS tags are present, latitude and longitude appear there with individual copy controls.
Does removing metadata change the image?
The cleaned JPG, PNG or WebP is decoded and re-encoded, so its visible pixels and dimensions are preserved while metadata containers are omitted. Re-encoding can change the file bytes and size.
Will the image lose quality?
PNG output is lossless. JPG and WebP are lossy formats, so a small change is possible; use the quality control, which defaults to 92.
Does metadata removal change dimensions?
No. The current remover keeps the decoded width and height. EXIF orientation is applied before export so the visible result remains upright.
Can I remove metadata from multiple images?
Yes. Add up to 20 images, remove supported files in a memory-safe sequential queue, and download successful results as a ZIP. One failure does not stop the remaining files.
Can PNG files contain metadata?
Yes. PNG can contain text, EXIF, XMP and colour-profile chunks. FiloTool reads supported tags and removes ancillary metadata by decoding and creating a new PNG.
Can WebP images contain metadata?
Yes. WebP containers may include EXIF, XMP and ICC data. This tool can detect supported fields and re-encode a still WebP without those metadata chunks.
Is metadata removed locally?
Yes. Every active analysis and removal path on this page runs in your browser. Images are not uploaded by the tool.
Why did my image rotate after metadata removal?
Some JPEGs store camera pixels sideways and rely on an EXIF orientation tag. FiloTool asks the browser to apply that orientation, then writes the upright pixels before removing the tag.
Can metadata be fully recovered after removal?
The targeted metadata is not included in the new download. Recovery from the original file, backups, caches or copies may still be possible, so delete those separately if needed.
Does taking a screenshot remove metadata?
A screenshot usually creates a new file with different metadata, but the exact result depends on the operating system and app. Analyse the screenshot instead of assuming it is clean.
What metadata does a phone camera store?
Depending on settings and device, a phone may store model, lens, exposure, date, orientation, software and GPS data. It does not always store every field.