How to remove metadata from photos on iPhone
To remove metadata from a photo on iPhone, open Lessr, add your file, and choose what hidden details to remove — location, camera info, timestamps, or copyright and author. Lessr saves a clean copy right on your device with the picture itself unchanged, while your original stays as-is. Nothing is uploaded and no account is needed.
How to remove metadata from photos
- Open Lessr and choose Strip Metadata.
- Add a photo, video, or PDF.
- Choose what to remove: Location, Camera Info, Timestamps, or Copyright & Author.
- Leave all four selected to clean everything, or uncheck the ones you want to keep.
- Tap to remove, then save the clean copy to Files or Photos, or share it.
Supported formats
Input: Photos: JPEG, HEIC, PNG, WebP. Videos: MP4, MOV. Documents: PDF.
Output: A clean copy in the same format — JPEG, HEIC, PNG, WebP, MP4, MOV, or PDF.
The file stays in the same format, and the picture or document contents are unchanged.
What you can adjust
- Location (GPS coordinates)
- Camera Info (model, lens, settings)
- Timestamps (date and time taken)
- Copyright & Author (author, copyright, keywords)
When to use Strip Metadata
Hide where a photo was taken
Photos can quietly store the exact GPS spot where you stood. Remove the location before posting publicly so a picture taken at home doesn't give away your address.
Sell items online safely
Listing photos can reveal your location and the device you used. Strip that hidden data before sharing pictures with strangers on marketplaces.
Share with people you don't know
When you send a photo to a stranger, remove the GPS location, camera info, and timestamps first so the file shows only the picture.
Clean up PDFs before sending
PDFs can carry author names, keywords, and creation dates. Remove that hidden information before emailing or publishing a document.
Tips
- By default all four categories are selected, so one tap clears Location, Camera Info, Timestamps, and Copyright & Author at once.
- Your original file isn't changed — Lessr always saves a separate clean copy.
- Removing metadata doesn't change the image quality or the picture itself, only the hidden data.
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF data and why remove it?
EXIF data is hidden information saved inside a photo, such as the GPS location where it was taken, the camera model and settings, and the date and time. Removing it stops a picture from quietly revealing where and when it was taken when you post or share it.
How do I remove GPS location from my photos?
In Lessr, choose Strip Metadata, add your photo, make sure Location is selected, and tap to remove. Lessr saves a clean copy with the GPS coordinates stripped out, all on your device.
Does removing metadata change the photo quality?
No. Stripping metadata only removes the hidden details like location, camera info, and timestamps. The picture itself and its quality stay exactly the same.
Is my original photo changed?
No. Lessr saves a new clean copy and leaves your original file as-is. The removal is permanent on the clean copy, so the hidden data is gone for good there.
Can I remove metadata from videos and PDFs too?
Yes. Strip Metadata works on photos, videos, and PDFs, and saves a clean copy in the same format with the contents unchanged.
Is it really offline and private?
Yes. Everything happens on your iPhone or iPad — nothing is uploaded, there's no account, and there are no ads. Free covers 2 files a day, one at a time, and Pro removes the daily limit and adds batch.
Strip Metadata runs entirely on your iPhone or iPad — no uploads, no account, no ads.
Download Lessr on the App Store