# EXIF Remover: How to Remove EXIF Data From Files Before Sharing In this article - [What is the Difference between EXIF Data and Metadata?](#what-is-the-difference-between-exif-data-and-metadata?) - [What Information Does EXIF Data Contain?](#what-information-does-exif-data-contain?) - [Why Should You Remove EXIF Data From Photos?](#why-should-you-remove-exif-data-from-photos?) - [How to Use an EXIF Remover Online for Photos and Videos?](#how-to-use-an-exif-remover-online-for-photos-and-videos?) - [Go Beyond EXIF Data With DragBin's Secure Cloud Storage](#go-beyond-exif-data-with-dragbin's-secure-cloud-storage) In this article- [What is the Difference between EXIF Data and Metadata?](#what-is-the-difference-between-exif-data-and-metadata?) - [What Information Does EXIF Data Contain?](#what-information-does-exif-data-contain?) - [Why Should You Remove EXIF Data From Photos?](#why-should-you-remove-exif-data-from-photos?) - [How to Use an EXIF Remover Online for Photos and Videos?](#how-to-use-an-exif-remover-online-for-photos-and-videos?) - [Go Beyond EXIF Data With DragBin's Secure Cloud Storage](#go-beyond-exif-data-with-dragbin's-secure-cloud-storage) [Blog](/blog/)/EXIF Remover: How to Remove EXIF Data From Files Before Sharing Privacy # EXIF Remover Online: Remove EXIF Data From Photos and Videos Before Sharing August 25, 20265 min readWhen you click a photo to share it online, it contains a lot more information which you would not want strangers to see. These details include date, time, device used, the respective camera settings and even the location. If you do not want private information to be leaked, removing this hidden information before sharing your photos is a smart choice. This is exactly what an EXIF remover helps you with, a tool that strips Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF) data, also known as photo metadata. This data varies from the device and photo, often containing GPS coordinates, camera model, date, time, and other technical information. By using an EXIF remover, you can get rid of all such personal information without disrupting the original image. In this blog, we will guide you through what exactly is EXIF data and why removing it is the best choice. Most social media platforms automatically remove EXIF data from photos and files but apart from those, you should always remove metadata before sharing. You can begin by using [DragBin's free EXIF remover tool](/tools/exif-remover-tool/) which is fast and completely secure. ## What is the Difference between EXIF Data and Metadata? While both EXIF data and metadata may seem related, they are not the same. Metadata is the broader term for the details stored within a digital file. On the other hand, EXIF data is a specific type of metadata found primarily in image files. The 'I'in 'EXIF' stands for image, focusing more on technical and capture-related information. You can get a better understand of EXIF data vs metadata by looking at the chart below -EXIF DataMetadataType of image metadataBroader category of information contained in the fileCan be removed with an EXIF remover toolGenerally requires a broader photo metadata removerMay or may not include GPS coordinatesIncludes information like GPS coordinatesContains camera and capture detailsContains technical, descriptive and other file information ## What Information Does EXIF Data Contain? Now that we have established the basic difference, let us understand what information does EXIF data contain. While the exact information depends on the device, file, camera used and software among others, there are some common details. These pertain to when the photo was taken, details about the camera used and how it was edited as well. Common types of information usually include:- The model, lens and manufacturer of your camera - The time and data when you clicked the photo - The camera settings which you have deployed - GPS location are stored in some devices - Image information such as resolution, colour space, etc - Software program and copyright information There is no hard and fast rule that every image or device will store all of the above given information. However, basic EXIF data is shared and in case of privacy sensitive photos, removing the GPS locations is extremely important. ## Why Should You Remove EXIF Data From Photos? Back in 2012 as per a [Guardian report](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/dec/03/john-mcafee-location-revealed-vice), multi millionaire John McAfee was on the run over a neighbour's murder in Belize. He was travelling with a few VICE journalists who had published a photo of him, containing EXIF data. Among other details were GPS coordinates that pinpointed a specific location in Guatemala, forcing McAfee to flee. It is another story whether this act was for the better or not but such an accidental revelation of coordinates can be a huge issue. Another instance as per an [article](https://metacleaner.com/blog/metadata-conflict-photos-privacy) is when Russian troops began flooring Crimea during the early invasion stage in 2014. The Kremlin denied having troops but Russian servicemen posted photos of themselves on VKontakte (a Russian social network) whose EXIF data revealed their location in Crimea. The above examples show us how dangerous EXIF data revelation can be and sometimes useful for [journalists](/cloud-storage-for-journalists/). That being said, there are some broader issues which typically include :- Physical safety and tracking if GPS coordinates are accidentally leaked - Online accounts may be exposed and tracked back on - Legal or operational consequences especially in high stake zones/conflict areas - Violation of privacy if details about date and time are revealed ## How to Use an EXIF Remover Online for Photos and Videos? There are several different online EXIF remover tools out there but DragBin's EXIF remover tools offer free and unlimited access. You can strip various forms of hidden image metadata from your files, including IPTC and Photoshop information, XMP data and resolution units. You can use our tool in three simple and easy steps, without signing up or registering. **Step 1 : Select the file which you want to upload****Step 2 : Our tool automatically inspects and removes the EXIF data.** **Step 3 : Verify the removed details and download the file** If you simply want to remove metadata from PDF, consider checking out [DragBin's free PDF metadata remover tool](/tools/pdf-metadata-remover/). With unlimited access and automatic deletion after your PDF is processed, the tool is fast and secure. Remove titles, author details, timestamps and other details without any hassle. ## Go Beyond EXIF Data With DragBin's Secure Cloud Storage You can protect more than just photos and videos with DragBin's [encrypted cloud storage](/blog/best-encrypted-cloud-storage/). We offer a complete [zero knowledge security architecture](/zero-knowledge-encryption/) where only you and you alone can view your files. With end-to-end, [post quantum encryption](/post-quantum-encryption/) for file privacy, our security architecture actively combats "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" attacks. Privacy has always been our central goal and our security architecture is extended to free users as well. Designed for [photographers](/cloud-storage-for-photographers/), [videographers](/cloud-storage-for-video-editors/) and other individuals, we do not compress media quality. 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