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GPS coordinates, phone model and the exact time the photo was taken.
Photo privacy checker
See if a photo reveals your location, device, date or name before you share it. Nothing is uploaded.
Inspect supported file records without editing the original.
What personal data can a photo reveal?
More than most people expect.
A phone photo can carry the exact GPS position, the time it was taken, the phone model and sometimes the owner’s name or a camera serial number.
This analyzer reads the file and shows only the privacy-related fields: location, device, owner, creator and dates. Everything else is left out so the risks are easy to see.
It is read-only. Use a remover afterwards for the fields you do not want to share.
Which apps strip location when you share
| Usually stripped | Instagram, Facebook, X and WhatsApp remove location from the shared copy |
|---|---|
| Usually kept | Email attachments, cloud links, AirDrop and file transfers |
How to check a photo for private data
Upload, review, remove what matters.
Upload a photo
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF or HEIC. The file is read in your browser.
Review the fields
Location, device, owner and date fields are listed with their values.
Remove what matters
Use Remove GPS from photo or the photo metadata remover.
Fields the analyzer looks for
Grouped by what they reveal.
| Reveals | Example fields | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Where | GPSLatitude, GPSLongitude, location names. | High, for photos taken at home. |
| Who | Artist, Creator, Owner, Copyright. | High, if you post anonymously. |
| Which device | Make, Model, serial numbers. | Medium. Links photos to one device. |
| When | DateTimeOriginal and other dates. | Low to medium. Can show routines. |
Faces, house numbers and street signs in the picture are not analyzed. Look at the image too.
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF and HEIC still images. Up to 30 files, 15 MB each. Images up to 50 megapixels; animated PNG and WebP are not supported. Free, no account.
Examples
What the analyzer typically finds.
DSC_7720.jpg
Camera serial number and an Artist field with the owner’s name.
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Usually nothing. Most apps strip these fields from the public copy.
headshot-final.jpg
A Creator field from the editing app, even when GPS was removed earlier.
Photo privacy analyzer: common questions
Answers about results, privacy and limits.
Is a photo with no visible landmarks safe?
Not necessarily. GPS coordinates in the file can point to the exact spot even if the picture shows nothing recognisable.
How do I stop my phone saving location in photos?
iPhone: Settings, Privacy & Security, Location Services, Camera, Never. Android: open the Camera app settings and turn off Location tags (the name varies by phone).
How do I remove the location?
Use Remove GPS from photo to drop location only, or the photo metadata remover for everything.
Do social networks remove this data?
Most big networks strip it from the public copy. Email, messaging apps, cloud links and marketplaces often keep it.
Is the photo uploaded to check it?
No. It is read in your browser.
How do I remove the risky fields?
Remove GPS from photo clears location. The photo metadata remover clears everything.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
Yes. It is free, with no account, credits or trial. The file and batch limits are shown on the upload box.
Do my files leave my device?
No. Files are read in your browser. Save your results before you clear the batch or leave the page.
Check a photo before you share it
Free privacy check, nothing uploaded.