Remove the hidden location from your photos before sharing them
When you take a picture with a phone, much more than the image is saved. The file also contains hidden information, called metadata or EXIF: the GPS position where the photo was taken, the phone model, the date and time, sometimes the software used.
Why it matters
- A photo taken at home and posted online can reveal your address to anyone who downloads it.
- A picture sent to a stranger (marketplace, dating, forum) can show where and when you were there.
- The phone model and date help to build a profile of you.
Some social networks remove this data automatically, but many messaging apps, emails, cloud links and websites keep the original file intact.
Clean your photos in three steps with BoxToss
- Open the photo cleaner and choose or drop your photos.
- See what each photo reveals: location on a map, phone, date.
- Download the clean version: the image is redrawn without any metadata.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Cleaning happens entirely in your browser: your photos never leave your device. You can even use the tool offline once the page is loaded.
Also hide what is visible
Metadata is invisible, but an image can also show an ID number, an address or a face. Before sending a document, use the document redactor to black out or blur the sensitive areas.