How to Remove EXIF Data from Images
When posting images on the internet, it’s important to remove any EXIF data embedded in them. This data may contain sensitive information like location details and other metadata. If you’re using an iPhone, there’s a simple method to disable sending location data before sharing the photo. In the share panel, click on “Options” before selecting “AirDrop” to access this option.
For Mac users, there are two effective ways to remove EXIF data. The first option is to use the ImageOptim tool, which you can find at https://imageoptim.com/mac. By adding your image to ImageOptim, it will automatically remove all EXIF data.
Alternatively, if you prefer using the command line or need a tool that integrates with your scripts, you can install exiv2 on your Mac. To do this, simply run the following command:
1 | brew install exiv2 |
Once exiv2 is installed, you can use the following commands to interact with the EXIF data:
To list the EXIF data of an image, use:
1 | exiv2 pr <filename> |
And to remove the EXIF data, use:
1 | exiv2 rm <filename> |
Tags: EXIF data, image optimization, Mac, command line tools