Exif Shield - Real-time Photo Metadata Cleaner

Detects and strips hidden EXIF metadata (GPS, camera, dates) from images in real-time when uploading to protect your privacy.

Protect Your Privacy: Prevent Location and Device Data Leaks Automatically Every photo you take with a smartphone or camera contains hidden metadata, known as EXIF data. This data often includes the exact GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken, the device model, and the date and time of the capture. When you upload these photos to social media, forums, or online services, you may be unknowingly exposing your home address, daily routines, and device information to the public. What Exif Shield Does Exif Shield is a lightweight browser extension that serves as an active privacy guard. The moment you attempt to upload, paste, or drag-and-drop an image onto any website, Exif Shield intercepts the action. It reads the binary structure of your image locally within your browser, displays any hidden metadata to you, and gives you the option to completely strip this information before the image is actually uploaded to the destination server. Why You Should Install It Privacy-First Architecture: All metadata extraction and removal processes occur entirely offline inside your browser. No image or metadata is ever sent to external servers or cloud services. Stop Location Tracking: Prevent third parties from tracking your physical location by removing precise GPS data from JPEG, PNG, and WebP formats. Local Location Resolution: When GPS metadata is found, the extension securely resolves the coordinates to a neighborhood name, showing you exactly what location data you are about to share. Flexible Operating Modes: Choose between a visual confirmation prompt showing threat levels, or enable "Silent Auto-Clean Mode" to automatically strip all metadata in the background without interruptions. Zero Performance Impact: Built using lightweight, native JavaScript without heavy frameworks, ensuring your browsing and upload speeds remain unaffected.