We value your privacy

We use strictly necessary cookies to keep you signed in. We would also like to set optional analytics cookies to help us improve MediaForge. You can choose to accept or decline these optional cookies below. Read our Cookie Policy for more information.

privacy-first — no server upload

Remove GPS Location from Your Photos

Every photo your phone takes records your exact GPS coordinates. When you share that photo, anyone can extract your location. Drop a file below to remove all geolocation data instantly — in your browser, with zero upload.

[+]
[+]
[+]
[+]

Process New Media

Drag & drop or browse local files

Supports images & videos up to 10MB

100% Client-Side Processing Zero Data Retention
what GPS in photos reveals

Your photos are broadcasting your life

GPS coordinates embedded in EXIF data are accurate to within 3 meters. Here's what someone can learn from your photos:

🏠
Your Home Address
Photos taken at home contain GPS coordinates accurate to within 3 meters. Anyone who downloads the photo can find your house on Google Maps.
🏢
Your Workplace
Photos shared from your office reveal where you work, what floor you're on, and your daily schedule patterns.
🏫
Your Children's School
Photos taken at school events, pickups, and sports contain GPS data that reveals exactly where your children go to school.
🏥
Medical Facilities
Photos taken at hospitals, clinics, or therapy offices can reveal sensitive health information through location data.
✈️
Travel Patterns
A series of photos reveals your complete travel history — where you go, when you go, how long you stay.
🔑
Real-Time Location
Photos shared in real-time (social media, messaging) reveal exactly where you are right now.
affected devices

Which devices embed GPS in photos?

Almost all of them. Unless you've explicitly disabled location services for your camera app:

  • iPhones — GPS embedded by default in all Camera app photos
  • Android phones — GPS embedded by default (Samsung, Pixel, OnePlus, etc.)
  • DSLR cameras — GPS if the camera has a GPS module or phone sync
  • Drones — Always embed GPS flight data in photos and videos
  • Screenshots — May contain software, OS, and machine identifiers

MediaForge strips all GPS data along with 40+ other metadata fields — device serial numbers, timestamps, camera settings, software tags, and embedded thumbnails.

Make it a habit. Strip metadata before every share. Create a free account for CDN hosting.

Create Free AccountLearn About EXIF Data