Why remove GPS before you share a photo
The GPS coordinates in a photo can point to your home, your workplace or your child's school, and anyone who receives the original file can read them. Removing them before you post a photo for sale, send it by email or share it in a folder keeps the place private while the photo stays as it was.
Stop photos getting a location in the first place
You can switch location tagging off at the camera, so new photos have no GPS to remove. The menus vary by phone and version, but typically:
- iPhone: Settings, Privacy & Security, Location Services, Camera, then choose Never.
- Android: open the Camera app, go to its settings, and turn off Location tags or Save location (the wording depends on the phone maker).
Photos you took earlier keep the location they were saved with, which is what this tool is for.
Which apps remove location and which keep it
It depends on how you share the photo. Treat these as typical behaviour, and check the photo you actually send if it matters:
- WhatsApp: photos sent the normal way are compressed and lose their location. Sent as a Document, the original file goes through with all its metadata.
- Facebook, Instagram and X: they remove location from the copy other people see, though the service itself receives the original.
- Email attachments, AirDrop, USB and shared-folder links (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud) send the original file with its metadata. On recent iPhones the share sheet has an Options button with a Location switch for photos.
- Your own website, a marketplace listing or a forum may publish the file exactly as you upload it.
Cleaning the file before you share it works the same everywhere.
Private by design
Your photos are read and cleaned inside this page. Nothing is uploaded and the page cannot make network requests to other sites, so the location in your photo never leaves your device. It also works offline once loaded.
The one thing to know: removing metadata does not change what the picture shows. A street sign, a house number or a recognisable landmark in the frame still gives away where you were.
Questions
How do I remove GPS from a photo on iPhone?
Open this page in Safari, choose the photo and download the clean copy. To stop new photos having GPS, switch Settings, Privacy & Security, Location Services, Camera to Never.
How do I remove GPS from a photo on Android?
Open this page in your browser, pick the photo and download the clean copy. To stop new photos having GPS, turn off Location tags or Save location in the Camera app's settings.
Does turning off location on my phone remove it from old photos?
No. It only affects photos you take afterwards. Older photos keep the location they were saved with until you remove it from each file.
Does the photo still show where it was taken after GPS is removed?
The file no longer holds coordinates, but anything visible in the picture, like a street sign or landmark, can still show the place.
Can I remove GPS from many photos at once?
Yes. Add as many as you like, remove the details in one go, and download the clean photos one by one or as a single zip.