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Guides on photo metadata, EXIF, GPS tags and image privacy — from the makers of MetaWipe.
Do Screenshots Have Metadata? What a Screenshot Reveals About You
Screenshots don't carry camera EXIF or GPS — but they're not metadata-free. Timestamps, device fingerprints, PNG text chunks, and what the pixels themselves leak.
Does Instagram Remove EXIF Data? What Social Networks Do With Your Photo Metadata
Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok strip EXIF from published photos — but they read it first. What each platform does with your metadata, and how to keep it.
Does WhatsApp Remove Photo Metadata? WhatsApp vs Telegram vs Signal
WhatsApp strips EXIF from photos sent normally — but not when sent as documents. How WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal handle photo metadata, with the exact traps.
Check Photo Metadata Before Sharing: The Complete Checklist
A practical pre-sharing checklist for photo metadata — which platforms strip EXIF for you, which don't, and what to verify before you hit post.
Client-Side vs Server-Side EXIF Removers: Why It Matters
Most online EXIF removers upload your photos to a server first. Learn why that's privacy theater and how to verify a tool is truly client-side.
EXIF, IPTC, XMP and ICC Explained: A Field-by-Field Guide
What EXIF, IPTC, XMP and ICC metadata actually contain, field by field — which tags are harmless, which are risky, and which you should always remove.
How to Remove GPS Location From Photos (iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac)
Step-by-step guide to remove GPS location data from photos on any device — and why uploading them to an online EXIF remover defeats the purpose.
What Your Photos Reveal About You
Every photo you share can expose your home address, device serial number, and daily routine. Here's what's hidden in EXIF data and how to remove it.