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How to remove the location of a photo before sending it.

Many photos keep hidden data (metadata) EXIFThe coordinates GPS The date and model of the mobile. Whoever receives the file can see where you live.

PhotosPractical guideThe Team Ovnar

What data hides a picture

  • Location GPS with a precision of a few meters.
  • Date and Time and accurate.
  • Brand and Model The phone or the camera.

Some apps (such as WhatsApp when sending as a photo) they delete these data, but not always: if you send the image as a document, by email or upload it to certain websites, the data can travel with it.

How to do it with our tool

  1. Open “Let the location of photos” In your free panel.
  2. Choose the photo: We will show you if you have GPSThe date and the device.
  3. Download the clean copy No location or any other hidden data.

The photo is processed in your browser: it is not uploaded to any server.

Avoid your photos from keeping the location.

  • iPhone: Settings → Privacy and Security → Location → Camera → “Never”. When sharing, press “Options” and deactivate “Location”.
  • Android: in the Camera → Settings → deactivate “Location tags” or “Save location” app (the name varies depending on the brand).

Frequent Questions

Does social media show the location of my photos?

Large networks usually delete metadata when publishing, but the photo itself can reveal a lot: your portal, a registration or recognizable views. Check out our list “Before Publishing”.

It works with photos of iPhone and heic?

It depends on the browser. If not open, export the photo as JPG.

Loss of quality?

The copy is stored in high quality; the difference is imperceptible.

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