Privacy
Why You Should Remove EXIF Metadata Before Sharing Photos
Photos can carry hidden location and device data — here's how to check and remove it.
Rook Dev Studio•4 min read•
What EXIF data contains
Many photos carry hidden metadata — camera model, timestamp and sometimes exact GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken.
The privacy risk
Sharing an unmodified photo online can unintentionally reveal your location or device details to anyone who inspects the file.
Check before you remove
RookImg's Image Metadata tool lets you view exactly what's embedded in a photo. The Remove Metadata tool then strips it out in one click, leaving the image itself untouched.