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    Free Privacy Check — No Uploads

    Is Your Photo Safe to Share?

    Every smartphone photo can contain your exact GPS location, the time it was taken, and which device you used. Check what your photo is carrying — before someone else does.

    Check My Photo Now — Free

    No account needed. Your photo never leaves your browser.

    What Your Photos Reveal About You

    GPS metadata is invisible when you look at a photo — but anyone with the original file can extract it in seconds.

    Your Home Address

    A photo taken at home embeds your exact GPS coordinates — accurate to 3–5 metres. Anyone with the original file can find your house on Google Maps.

    Your Daily Routine

    Multiple photos reveal patterns — where you work, when you leave home, which routes you take, which coffee shop you visit every morning.

    Your Device Identity

    Camera make, model, and serial number link every photo to your specific phone or camera — even across anonymous accounts.

    Family Photos

    Photos taken at home, school, or family outings embed those locations. Sharing original files publicly can reveal where your family spends time.

    What the Privacy Check Scans For

    Upload any photo and we instantly scan for these hidden metadata fields:

    • GPS latitude and longitude coordinates
    • GPS altitude (elevation)
    • Timestamp — exact date and time photo was taken
    • Camera make, model, and serial number
    • Software used to edit the photo
    • Direction the camera was pointing
    • Embedded thumbnail (may differ from edited image)

    How to Check Your Photo in 10 Seconds

    1

    Upload Your Photo

    Drag and drop any JPEG, PNG, HEIC, or WebP file. Your photo is processed entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

    2

    See What's Hidden

    Instantly see GPS coordinates plotted on a map, timestamps, camera details, and every metadata field embedded in the file.

    3

    Remove If Needed

    If GPS data is found, strip it with one click and download a clean copy. The original on your device stays unchanged.

    Your Photos Never Leave Your Device

    Unlike other metadata tools that upload your files to a server, GeoTag.world processes everything client-side in your browser. Your photos are never transmitted, never stored, and never accessible to us or anyone else.

    • 100% browser-based processing — no server uploads
    • Works offline after the page loads
    • No account required to check your photos
    • No image data logged, cached, or retained

    Don't assume platforms protect you

    Instagram and Facebook strip GPS from public posts — but email, Slack, Discord, Dropbox, Google Drive, and WhatsApp (document mode) preserve every byte of metadata. If you share the original file through any of these channels, your location data goes with it. Always check before sharing.

    See which platforms strip metadata →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is this photo privacy check really free?

    Yes. Viewing GPS data and EXIF metadata is completely free — no account needed. You only need credits if you want to edit or remove the GPS data ($5 for 10 photos).

    Does my photo get uploaded to a server?

    No. GeoTag.world processes everything in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your photo never leaves your device. We have zero access to your files.

    What should I do if my photo has GPS data?

    If you plan to share the photo publicly, remove the GPS coordinates first. On iPhone, toggle off Location in the share sheet. On any device, use GeoTag.world to strip the GPS fields and download a clean copy.

    Do screenshots contain GPS location data?

    Generally no. Screenshots capture screen content, not camera sensor data, so they typically do not contain GPS coordinates. However, some devices may embed device location in screenshot metadata — use this checker to verify.

    Which platforms strip GPS automatically?

    Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, WhatsApp (photo mode), and Signal strip GPS from uploads. Email, Slack, Discord, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Telegram (document mode) preserve all metadata.

    Can someone find my home from a photo I shared?

    Yes — if the photo was taken at home with GPS enabled and you shared the original file through a platform that preserves metadata (email, cloud storage, Slack, Discord). The embedded coordinates are accurate enough to identify a specific house.