EXIF metadata, explained
Practical, no-fluff guides on photo metadata, privacy, and getting the most out of Exif Forge.
Privacy
What your photos reveal, and how to control it before you share.What Is EXIF Data, and Why Does It Matter for Privacy?
A plain-language explanation of what EXIF metadata actually stores in your photos — and which fields are worth caring about before you share one.
How to Remove GPS Location Data From Photos Before Sharing
Photos from phones and cameras carry exact GPS coordinates in their metadata. Here’s how to check for it and strip it before you post or send a photo.
Does Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp Remove EXIF Data Automatically?
Most social platforms strip some metadata on upload — but not all, not always, and not for every way you can share a photo. Here’s what actually happens.
How-To
Step-by-step guides for the metadata tasks that come up most.How to Add GPS Coordinates to a Photo
Scanned prints, screenshots, and photos taken with location services off usually have no GPS data at all. Here’s how to add coordinates after the fact.
How to Edit GPS Coordinates on a Photo
When a photo already has GPS data but the pin is in the wrong spot, here’s how to find and correct the exact coordinates.
How to Fix the Wrong Date or Timestamp on a Photo
A dead camera battery or an unset clock can leave every photo from a shoot with the wrong date. Here’s how to correct EXIF timestamps in bulk.
How to Batch Rename Photos by Date Taken
Turn hundreds of camera-generated filenames like IMG_4021.jpg into a consistent, sortable naming scheme based on when each photo was actually shot.
How to View and Edit XMP Sidecar Files
RAW editors often store metadata edits in a separate .xmp file instead of the original. Here’s what sidecar files are and how to work with them.
How to Batch Add Copyright and Contact Info to Every Photo in a Shoot
Typing the same copyright, license and contact fields into dozens of files by hand is slow — and one skipped file is all it takes to leave a photo unprotected. Here’s a more reliable way.