location data · examined & erased

Remove GPS location from your photos

iPhone and Android photos quietly record the exact spot they were taken. ShredMeta reveals the coordinates hidden in your image, then removes them — all in memory, never written to disk.

Files live in memory only — wiped the moment you're done.
IMG_4821.jpg3 high-risk
GPS Position51.5074, -0.1278location
ArtistJane Doeauthor
SerialNumberSN-8831742id
MakeApple iPhone 15device
DateTimeOriginal2026:03:14 09:21time
Received
held in memory
Examined
Destroyed

What ShredMeta removes

GPS latitude, longitude and altitude

Location and place-name tags

The device and timestamps tied to the shot

frequently asked

Questions people ask

Do iPhone and Android photos contain GPS data?

By default, yes. Both save the GPS coordinates of where a photo was taken into the image's metadata, unless you've turned location off for the camera.

Does posting to social media remove GPS data?

Sometimes, but not reliably. Some platforms strip metadata, others don't, and files you send directly (email, messaging, AirDrop, cloud links) usually keep it. Removing GPS yourself before sharing is the only sure way.

Will removing GPS change how my photo looks?

No. Metadata is separate from the image pixels. The photo looks identical; it just no longer carries the location information.

Are my photos uploaded or stored?

Your file is processed entirely in memory and never written to disk. The original and the cleaned copy are wiped as soon as you're done.

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