What this tool is for
Create a freshly encoded image without the source file's EXIF blocks before sharing. This can remove embedded camera settings, timestamps, device details, and GPS coordinates that may be present in a photo.
How to use it
- Choose an image up to 50MB.
- Select Process Image.
- GuavaPix decodes the visible pixels and writes a new file without copying source EXIF blocks.
- Download the result and use a metadata inspector if you need independent verification.
What happens to your image
The browser renders only the decoded image pixels into a new JPG or WebP output. Because source metadata blocks are not copied, EXIF data is removed locally.
Practical uses
- Remove GPS coordinates before posting a phone photo.
- Share a picture without camera serial or settings metadata.
- Clean an image before sending it to a public forum.
- Create a new copy with a simpler metadata footprint.
What EXIF can contain
EXIF may include capture time, camera model, lens, exposure, orientation, and location. Not every image contains all of these fields. Re-encoding removes source metadata blocks, but any private information visibly printed inside the pixels remains.
Important limitations
- Visible text, faces, addresses, and other pixel content are not removed.
- The output format can differ from the source.
- Re-encoding can slightly change image quality.
- For high-stakes privacy, verify the downloaded file with a separate metadata inspector.
Frequently asked questions
Does this remove GPS location?
If GPS is stored in the source EXIF blocks, it is not copied into the newly encoded output.
Does it blur faces or visible information?
No. The visible pixels remain. Crop or edit the image separately to hide visible details.
Will the image look exactly the same?
It should look very similar, but re-encoding can introduce small changes in lossy output.
How can I confirm metadata is gone?
Inspect the downloaded file with a trusted metadata viewer if the result is for a sensitive use case.