How to Remove EXIF Data From Photos Before Sharing

What EXIF data can include

Photos can include camera model, capture time, orientation, and sometimes location metadata. That information is useful for organizing pictures, but not always useful to share.

A simple privacy habit

Before posting photos publicly, remove metadata and compress large images. This makes files smaller and reduces the chance of sharing context you did not intend to reveal.

What compression changes

Compression reduces file size and can remove some metadata depending on the workflow. For sensitive photos, use a dedicated metadata-removal step before sharing.