Image metadata guides

Everything hidden inside your photos, explained in plain English. Understand the data, protect your privacy, and get more out of your images.

What is EXIF data? A complete guide

EXIF is the hidden layer of information cameras and phones write into every photo. Learn what it records, why it exists, and how to read it.

Step-by-step methods for stripping EXIF and GPS data from your images on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac — and why it matters.

How your phone tags photos with exact coordinates, how to check whether an image is geotagged, and how to turn location off.

The camera you own, where you were, and when — a single shared image can disclose more than you expect. Here is what to watch for.