Hidden Metadata // Metadata
Remove EXIF and GPS metadata from photos
FileSentinel finds the hidden EXIF metadata in your photos, including GPS coordinates and device IDs, and strips it to a clean copy in one click.
What gets stripped
What's hidden in your photos
FileSentinel reads the EXIF and embedded metadata in your images and shows you exactly what is there: GPS location, camera and device identifiers, timestamps, and software tags. It then strips that metadata to a clean copy, leaving the original untouched.
Where it applies
- JPG and JPEG photos
- PNG and TIFF images
- WebP images
- Image-based PDFs
// RESULTS — findings scored by confidence and severity
Why it matters
The trail you forgot was there
Photos routinely carry the precise GPS location where they were taken and the device that took them. Post or share one and you can broadcast a home address or daily pattern without realising it.
- GPS coordinates revealing home, work, or travel locations
- Camera and device identifiers that link photos together
- Timestamps exposing when a photo was taken
- Editing-software tags and thumbnails
How FileSentinel handles it
Reveal, clean, and keep a record
FileSentinel reads inside your files on your own machine, shows you the hidden metadata, and writes a clean copy you can share. Built-in detectors cover the common cases, and a custom rule builder lets you add plain-text or regex detectors for anything specific to your work.
Reveal
FileSentinel reads the embedded metadata and shows you exactly what each file carries before anything is changed.
Clean copy
Strip the metadata to a clean copy in one click. Your original is left untouched.
History
A remediation history records exactly what was removed and where, so you have a clear audit trail.
Private by design
Your files never leave your PC
Scanning, OCR, and remediation all happen on-device. FileSentinel makes no network connections to do its work, so the very data you are trying to protect never has to leave your machine to be checked. No server, no cloud, no upload step.
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Questions & answers
Remove photo metadata FAQ
How do I remove exif & location metadata from photos on Windows?
Install FileSentinel from the Microsoft Store, point it at the folder holding your photos, and run a scan. FileSentinel shows the embedded metadata, then strips it to a clean copy with one click, all on your PC.
Is removing metadata from photos private?
Yes. FileSentinel reads and cleans your photos entirely on your device. Nothing is uploaded and no network connection is made to do the work, so your files never leave your machine.
Does stripping metadata change the original photo?
No. FileSentinel writes a clean copy with the metadata removed and leaves your original in place, and it keeps a remediation history so you can see exactly what was stripped and where.
How much does FileSentinel cost?
FileSentinel is available on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Open the listing to see current pricing and install it in one click.
Get FileSentinel
Remove EXIF & Location Metadata from Photos
Install FileSentinel from the Microsoft Store and scan your files for sensitive data, all on your Windows PC with nothing uploaded.