FileGhost
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Privacy-forward image cleaner

Your photos carry more than you think.

FileGhost is an image metadata remover built to remove metadata from photos, strip EXIF data, remove GPS from photos, and clean photo metadata before you post to TikTok, Instagram, or anywhere else. First 5 cleans are free. No account needed.

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No account to try it Files deleted after processing No training on your images

FileGhost removes file metadata. Platforms may still classify content using other signals.

Drop your photo here

or tap to choose - JPG, PNG, WEBP supported

Your file is processed privately and deleted immediately after cleaning.

GPS coordinates stripped Camera and device info removed Editor and software tags cleaned AI provenance markers removed where supported

5 Free Cleans

No signup required

Private by design

Files never stored

Seconds per image

No quality loss

No AI training

Ever, on any image

What's hiding in your photos?

Every time you take a photo, your device embeds invisible data into the file. This can include your exact GPS location, the device you used, the apps that edited it, timestamps, and more. Most people never know it's there.

When you post online, that data travels with the file. FileGhost strips it out before you share, so what you post is just the image, nothing else. It is a photo privacy tool for removing metadata before posting, cleaning image data before Instagram, and reducing hidden tags before TikTok.

GPS & location data

Remove hidden coordinates from image files.

Camera model & device info

Strip camera, phone, lens, and device clues.

Software & editor tags

Clean traces from design and editing tools.

Timestamps & history

Reduce embedded dates and edit history.

XMP & IPTC metadata

Remove common professional metadata formats.

AI provenance markers

Clean C2PA/provenance markers where supported.

Embedded notes & comments

Remove hidden comments that travel with files.

Technical metadata

Reduce color profile and file-level technical data.

Upload, clean, download.

Step 1

Upload your images

Drag and drop or tap to select your JPG, PNG, or WEBP photos. Upload up to 5 images free - no account or signup required to get started.

Step 2

We scan for hidden metadata

Our server reads every metadata field embedded in your image file, including EXIF data, GPS coordinates, XMP tags, IPTC fields, and AI provenance markers.

Step 3

Metadata is stripped server-side

We remove hidden data during server-side re-encoding - not just flagged or hidden, but permanently stripped from the file.

Step 4

Download your clean files

Download individual clean images or get everything as a ZIP. Your original file is never touched. Cleaned files are deleted from our server after processing.

Built for anyone who posts photos online.

Whether you are a creator, photographer, designer, or just someone who cares about what data travels with their images, FileGhost gives you clean files ready to post anywhere.

TikTok & Instagram Creators

Post without leaking your location or device.

Photographers

Share work without exposing your gear or metadata.

Designers & Editors

Strip tool fingerprints before client delivery.

AI Image Users

Clean generation metadata before posting.

Social Media Managers

Batch-clean assets before publishing campaigns.

Privacy-Conscious Users

For anyone who doesn't want invisible data in files.

Simple pricing. Start free.

Upgrade when cleaning becomes part of your regular workflow.

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Privacy is the product, not the promise.

Private by design

No public file sharing. No data sold. Files are processed and deleted. We don't store your images.

Preview before you download

See detected metadata before and after cleaning. Know exactly what was removed.

Honest about what we can't do

Metadata removal helps file-level privacy. We can't control how platforms classify or label your content.

FileGhost was built on one principle: your image files should only contain what you choose to share. Every photo taken on a modern smartphone carries invisible data - your exact GPS location, the device you used, the apps that edited it, and in AI-generated images, provenance markers that identify how the image was created. FileGhost removes all of it, server-side, before you post.

FAQ

Will removing metadata stop TikTok or Instagram from labeling my content as AI?

No. Platforms use many signals beyond file metadata to classify content. FileGhost removes hidden metadata from your image files, which is one layer of privacy protection. We make no guarantees about how any platform will label, rank, or process your images.

What metadata gets removed from my photos?

FileGhost removes EXIF data including GPS coordinates, camera model, device identifiers, XMP metadata, IPTC metadata, software and editor tags, editing history, timestamps, embedded notes and comments, and C2PA AI provenance markers where technically supported.

Is my original photo file modified?

No. FileGhost creates a clean copy of your file with metadata removed. Your original file is never modified and stays on your device.

What image file types does FileGhost support?

FileGhost supports JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WEBP image files.

Are my photos stored or shared by FileGhost?

No. Files are processed privately on our server and deleted immediately after cleaning. FileGhost does not store, share, or train on user images.

Do I need an account to remove metadata from my photos?

No. Your first 5 cleans are free with no account required. Create a free account to get 5 more cleans. Upgrade to a paid plan for unlimited cleaning.

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Clean your images before you post.

Remove GPS, device info, and hidden file data in seconds. First 5 cleans are free - no account needed.

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FileGhost removes file-level metadata. Platforms may still classify content using other signals not present in the file.

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