Why You Should Remove GPS Metadata Before Sharing Photos
Photos often contain hidden GPS coordinates in their EXIF metadata. When shared, that data can reveal where a picture was taken—your home, workplace, or private places.
What is GPS EXIF data?
- GPSLatitude/GPSLongitude: exact coordinates
- GPSAltitude, GPSDateStamp: additional details
Risks
- Physical safety risks
- Doxing and stalking
- Unwanted profiling
How to remove GPS
- Open /remove-gps-from-photo
- Upload photo(s), review GPS fields
- Click Remove Metadata and download