Remove EXIF Tags from Image
Image → Remove EXIF Tags from Image
The Remove EXIF Tags from Image API strips EXIF metadata from an image. You send the image as Base64 (docContent), docName, and optionally imageType (JPG, PNG) and async. The API returns the image without EXIF (camera, date, GPS, device info). Use the tester below to try it; more details are in the sections that follow.
Try the Remove EXIF Tags from Image API
:::note Quick reference
Endpoint: POST /api/v2/RemoveEXIFTagsFromImage · Required: api-key, docContent, docName
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:::info Try it live Use the form below to send your API key and image (Base64). The response is the image with EXIF removed. No code required—fill the fields and click Send request. :::
Overview, parameters, and use cases
- Overview
- Parameters
- Use cases
What is Remove EXIF Tags from Image?
This endpoint removes EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) metadata from an image. You provide the image (Base64), docName, and optionally imageType (JPG, PNG). The API returns the image without EXIF tags (camera settings, date/time, GPS, device info). Helps protect privacy by removing sensitive location and device data.
Key features
- EXIF removal – Strips camera, date, GPS, device, and other EXIF fields.
- Privacy – Removes potentially sensitive location and device information.
- Async – Use async for large images.
:::tip Best for Use when you need to share images without location or device metadata. For reading EXIF use Get Image Metadata; for auto-rotation from EXIF use Rotate Image by EXIF Data. :::
API parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| api-key | string | Yes | Your PDF4me API key, Base64 encoded. Get it from the dashboard. |
| docContent | base64 | Yes | Image file content (Base64). Supported: JPG, PNG. |
| docName | string | Yes | Output image file name. |
| imageType | string | No | Image type: JPG or PNG. |
| async | boolean | No | Enable asynchronous processing. |
When to use Remove EXIF Tags from Image
- Privacy – Remove GPS and device info before sharing photos.
- Compliance – Strip metadata for regulated or anonymous sharing.
- Pipelines – Clean images before upload or distribution.
:::info Need the full API? For request/response schemas and code samples, see Remove EXIF Tags from Image in the PDF4me API docs. :::
Prerequisites
Before using this endpoint, make sure you have:
- A valid PDF4me API key (Get your API Key)
- An image file (JPG, PNG) in Base64 format
Response Format
The API returns an image file with all EXIF metadata tags removed.