Edit Image EXIF Metadata Free Online

How to Edit Image Metadata

Upload your image

Drag and drop a JPEG, PNG, WebP or HEIC image. All EXIF, IPTC and XMP data is read instantly in your browser.

View and edit metadata

Edit title, artist, copyright and GPS coordinates. View camera settings, lens info and all embedded metadata fields.

Save or strip metadata

Save your changes to a new JPEG file, or strip all metadata for maximum privacy. Download the result instantly.

Why use FyleTools Image Metadata Editor?

100% Private

Your photos never leave your device. All metadata reading and writing happens in your browser — no server uploads.

Free & Unlimited

No registration, no file limits, no watermarks. Edit metadata on as many images as you need, completely free.

Full EXIF Support

Read EXIF, IPTC and XMP data from JPEG, PNG, WebP and HEIC. Write changes back to JPEG files with full compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. FyleTools processes everything directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your photo never leaves your device.

Which image formats are supported?

You can read metadata from JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC/HEIF, TIFF and more. Writing metadata changes is supported for JPEG files.

Can I remove GPS location data?

Yes. You can remove GPS coordinates individually or strip all metadata at once for maximum privacy before sharing photos.

What metadata fields can I edit?

You can edit title/description, artist, copyright, date taken, user comment, and GPS coordinates. Camera settings are read-only.

Does stripping metadata reduce file size?

Yes, slightly. EXIF data typically adds 10-50 KB to a JPEG file. Stripping it removes this overhead.

Can I edit PNG or WebP metadata?

You can view metadata from PNG and WebP files, but writing changes is only supported for JPEG due to format limitations.

Is the original image quality preserved?

Yes. Metadata editing only modifies the header data, not the image pixels. Your photo quality remains identical.

What is EXIF data?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in photos by cameras and smartphones. It includes camera settings, date, GPS location, and more.

Will stripping metadata affect image quality?

No. Metadata stripping only removes the header information (EXIF, IPTC, XMP). The actual image pixels are completely untouched — your photo quality stays identical.

What personal information can EXIF data contain?

EXIF can include GPS coordinates (your exact location), camera serial number, date and time, your name (if set in camera), and the software used. This is why stripping metadata before public sharing is important.

Can I edit metadata on PNG or WebP files?

You can view metadata from PNG, WebP, and HEIC files, but writing changes is only supported for JPEG. This is a format limitation — JPEG is the standard format for embedded metadata.

Does removing GPS data affect the rest of the metadata?

No. You can remove GPS coordinates individually while keeping all other metadata intact (camera info, date, copyright, etc.). Use 'Strip All' only if you want to remove everything.

When to Use This Tool

Strip GPS location data from photos before sharing them publicly on social media

Add copyright and photographer credits to images before distributing to clients

View camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed) to learn from your photography

Remove all metadata from images for maximum privacy when posting online

Supported Formats

Format	Description	Best For
JPEG	Full read/write support for EXIF, IPTC, XMP	Editing metadata, stripping data, adding credits
PNG	Read-only metadata viewing	Checking embedded data in screenshots
WebP	Read-only metadata viewing	Viewing metadata from web images
HEIC/HEIF	Read-only metadata viewing	Viewing iPhone/iPad photo metadata

Tips & Best Practices

Always strip metadata before sharing photos publicly if you want to protect your location privacy

Add copyright information before sending images to clients or publishing online

Check GPS coordinates to remember where a photo was taken — then remove them before sharing

Metadata stripping reduces file size slightly (10-50KB) and eliminates privacy-sensitive data

How It Works — 100% Private Processing

FyleTools reads and writes image metadata entirely in your browser using JavaScript-based EXIF parsing. Your photos are never uploaded to any server — the metadata is read, modified, and saved locally on your device. This is critical for a metadata tool, since the metadata itself often contains sensitive information like GPS coordinates.