Free GPS Location Remover - Delete GPS Data from Photos
Strip the exact GPS coordinates from your photos while keeping the camera model, date, and other useful metadata intact. Everything runs in your browser; your images never leave your device.
Photo Privacy & Location Removal Tool
Unlike a full EXIF remover, this tool surgically deletes only the GPS location data - latitude, longitude, altitude, and direction - so you keep your camera info and timestamps while removing exactly what could reveal where the photo was taken.
Quick Answer
To remove GPS data from a photo, upload it above - QuickTooly scans for embedded location coordinates and shows them on a map. Click "Remove GPS & Download" to get a copy with only the GPS tags stripped; your camera model, date, and other EXIF data stay intact. Everything happens in your browser, so the photo never leaves your device.
Last updated: Jun 13 2026
Reviewed by the QuickTooly Team
GPS Privacy Guide
What Is GPS Data in Photos?
Most smartphones and many cameras automatically embed GPS coordinates - latitude, longitude, altitude, and even the direction the camera was facing - into the EXIF metadata of every photo. This data is invisible when you view the image, but it's stored in the file and can be read by anyone who has access to it, pinpointing exactly where the picture was taken down to a few meters.
Why Remove GPS Location from Photos?
- Protect your home address: A single photo taken inside or near your home can reveal exactly where you live to anyone who inspects its metadata.
- Personal safety: For survivors of domestic abuse or anyone concerned about being tracked, stripping GPS data before sharing photos online is an important safety step.
- Journalist and source safety: Photos taken in the field can reveal exactly where a source or reporter was - removing GPS data before publishing protects everyone involved.
- Keep useful metadata: Unlike a full EXIF wipe, removing only GPS data lets you keep the camera model, lens, and date taken - useful for photo organization and credit.
- Selling items online: Photos of items for sale on marketplaces shouldn't reveal your home address - strip GPS before posting listing photos.
Who Needs to Remove GPS Data from Photos
- Parents: Strip location data from photos of your kids before posting them online or sharing them in group chats.
- Domestic abuse survivors: Remove GPS coordinates from any photo before sharing it, so it can't be used to find your home or current location.
- Real estate & marketplace sellers: Strip embedded coordinates from listing photos so buyers can't pinpoint your property's exact address.
- Journalists & field reporters: Remove location metadata from photos before publishing to protect sources and your own whereabouts.
- Social media users & influencers: Share photos from home, work, or travel without revealing exactly where they were taken.
- Travel bloggers: Keep the camera and date info that helps tell your story while removing exact coordinates that could expose your accommodation or routine.
How to Remove GPS Data from Photos - 3 Steps
Step 1: Upload Your Photo
Drag and drop your image onto the upload area or click to browse. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and TIFF files up to 50MB. No file ever leaves your browser - processing happens entirely on your device.
Step 2: Review the Location on the Map
If your photo contains GPS coordinates, they're plotted on a map so you can see exactly what location data is embedded - before you decide to remove it.
Step 3: Remove GPS & Download
Click "Remove GPS & Download" to get a copy of your image with the location data deleted. For JPEG files, only the GPS tags are removed - your camera model, date taken, and other metadata stay intact. For PNG and WebP, the image is losslessly re-rendered, which removes all embedded metadata.
What Gets Removed vs. What's Kept
| Field | Removed or Kept | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GPSLatitude / GPSLongitude | Removed | Exact coordinates where the photo was taken |
| GPSAltitude / GPSImgDirection | Removed | Elevation and the direction the camera was facing |
| GPSDateStamp / GPS timestamps | Removed | Date and time recorded by the GPS receiver |
| Make / Model | Kept | Camera or phone manufacturer and model |
| DateTimeOriginal | Kept | Date and time the shutter was released |
| FNumber / ISO / ExposureTime / FocalLength | Kept | Aperture, sensor sensitivity, shutter speed, lens focal length |
This table applies to JPEG files, which get surgical GPS-only removal. PNG and WebP files are re-rendered on a canvas, which removes all metadata - GPS and otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this remove other metadata too?
For JPEG files, no - only the GPS location tags are removed. Your camera model, date taken, exposure settings, and other EXIF fields are preserved. If you want to remove all metadata, use our EXIF Viewer & Remover instead.
Will this work on PNG or WebP files?
Yes, but PNG and WebP files are processed differently - the image is redrawn on a canvas, which removes all embedded metadata (not just GPS) since these formats can't be edited selectively in the browser. JPEG files get surgical, GPS-only removal.
How do I know if my photo has GPS data?
Upload your photo above - if it contains GPS coordinates, they'll be shown on a map preview immediately. You can also use our EXIF Viewer to inspect all metadata without removing anything.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using the JavaScript File API. Your images never leave your device, making this tool safe for sensitive or personal photos.
Does removing GPS data reduce image quality?
No - for JPEG files, the GPS tags are removed without touching a single pixel of the image data, so quality is preserved at 100%. For PNG and WebP, the canvas re-render is lossless.
More Free Image Tools
Looking for more ways to work with images? Try our other free tools:
- EXIF Viewer - inspect metadata and GPS location on a map without removing it
- EXIF Viewer & Remover - remove all metadata, not just GPS
- Image Compressor - reduce file size while preserving visual quality
- All Image Tools - browse our complete collection of free image utilities
Start Protecting Your Location Privacy Today
Upload any photo to instantly see if it contains GPS data, then download a copy with the location stripped in seconds. No account required, no file uploads, completely free - and your images never leave your device.