Photo GPS & Geolocation Remover
Scan your photos for hidden latitude, longitude, altitude, and timestamp coordinates, and strip location tags before sharing publicly.
GPS metadata remover completely purges digital latitude/longitude coordinates and satellite altitude records from your file headers. However, visible location clues in the image pixels (such as street signs, landmarks, or vehicle license plates) are not removed. If you need to obscure physical details in the photo, use our Image Privacy Redaction Tool.
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How It Works
Processing location depends on the selected tool and mode. Browser-based tools process files locally; advanced image processing may send the selected file to the ZeroMeta processing endpoint. Files are not intended to be stored permanently.
Scan For Location
Upload photos taken with your smartphone or digital camera to inspect embedded GPS tags.
Delete Geolocation Records
ZeroMeta purges the GPS IFD directory, latitude/longitude records, and GPS altitude stamps.
Safe Sharing
Download photos verified to have zero geolocation markers.
Supported File Formats & Capabilities
ZeroMeta validates authentic file binary headers and signatures prior to processing.
| Format | Extension | Inspection / Stripping Scope | Technical Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPEG / JPG | .jpg, .jpeg | GPS IFD, GPSLatitude, GPSLongitude, GPSAltitude, GPSTimeStamp | Complete neutralization of smartphone geotags. |
| HEIC / Apple Live Photos | .heic, .jpg | Apple MakerNotes location data | Removes iPhone geotags safely. |
| WebP / PNG | .webp, .png | XMP and eXIf location blocks | Strips location packets embedded in modern web image formats. |
Privacy Considerations
- Location inspection and deletion runs entirely in your browser.
- Your real-world GPS coordinates are never sent across the internet.
Technical Boundaries
- •Important: Removing GPS metadata removes digital coordinate tags only.
- •Visible landmarks, street signs, house numbers, or distinctive architectural clues in the pixels themselves are NOT altered.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is GPS metadata in phone photos?
Smartphone GPS geotags are often accurate to within 3 to 5 meters. Anyone downloading an uncleaned photo can view your exact home, school, or workplace address on Google Maps.
Does removing GPS alter my photo pixels?
No. The visual contents of your photo are untouched. Only the digital header tags containing coordinates and altitudes are removed.