The latest articles on DEV Community by DeleteEXIF (@deleteexif). https://dev.to/deleteexif https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4234577%2F6cfc5d13-11e1-44e9-bc68-10016be989fe.png https://dev.to/deleteexif en DeleteEXIF Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:51:03 +0000 https://dev.to/deleteexif/how-to-remove-hidden-exif-and-location-data-from-your-photos-for-free-j19 https://dev.to/deleteexif/how-to-remove-hidden-exif-and-location-data-from-your-photos-for-free-j19 <p>Have you ever thought about what your photos say about you—even before anyone looks at them?</p> <p>Every time you take a picture with your smartphone or digital camera, it silently saves hidden information called EXIF data directly into the file. This includes:</p> <p>📍 Your exact GPS coordinates (which can show exactly where you live, work, or travel).</p> <p>📅 The exact date and time the photo was taken.</p> <p>📷 Your camera and phone model, lens details, and capture settings.</p> <p>When you share these photos online, on social media, or through messaging apps, you might be unintentionally sharing your private location and personal details with strangers.</p> ai gps elixir deleteexif