How to Remove Metadata from Photos on iPhone & Android

The Hidden Risk in Your Camera Roll

By default, both iPhone and Android phones embed precise GPS coordinates into every photo you take. This feature, known as "Geotagging," allows your "Photos" app to show you a map of your memories. However, when you send that photo via text or email, the map data travels with it.

How to Turn Off Geotagging (Prevention)

On iPhone (iOS 18+)

1. Open Settings > Privacy & Security.
2. Tap Location Services > Camera.
3. Set "Allow Location Access" to Never.

On Android (Samsung/Pixel)

1. Open the Camera App.
2. Tap the Settings (Gear) icon.
3. Toggle off Location tags or Save location.

How to Clean Existing Photos

Turning off the setting only affects future photos. Your existing library is still full of location data. To clean them:

Using ExifX (No App Required)

You do not need to download a suspicious "Cleaner App" from the App Store that tracks you.

1. Open Safari or Chrome on your phone.
2. Navigate to ExifX.com.
3. Tap Upload and select your photo library.
4. The server strips the metadata instantly.
5. Save the new image to your files.

This is the safest method because the processing happens securely and the original data is never stored.