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How to Edit and Remove EXIF Data in Windows
Utilize the built-in functionality
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Updated onDecember 4, 2023
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The EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is a critical piece of information that helps us identify the various details of an image, be it the picture’s mode, aperture, shutter speed, focal length, location, and copyright, amongst others. Also, you can easily edit the EXIF data in Windows.
Remember, some of the information may not be editable, and that’s easy to find out. But, being able to identify and edit the metadata is vital from a privacy point of view. It helps remove identifiable information, such as the coordinates of your location, from the picture.
Is EXIF data accurate?
Given that a user can easily edit or remove certain parts of the EXIF metadata, it’s not always accurate. The location might be incorrect, copyright information might have been modified, and the creation date may have been altered. Besides, the device may sometimes make an error while registering the information.
How do I edit EXIF metadata in Windows?
1. Via File Explorer
Remember, you can only edit a limited set of EXIF data with the Windows File Explorer. This includes Camera maker, Camera model, Metering mode, Flash mode, Exposure program, White balance, and EXIF version, amongst others.
But File Explorer doesn’t allow editing the GPS data, i.e., the Lattitude, Longitude, and Altitude.
2. Use a third-party software
There are severaleffective photo viewersfor Windows, most allowing users to edit or modify the EXIF data.
Go with a reliable option that offers the functionality and doesn’t corrupt the image while making the changes.
FileViewer Plusis a great third-party app that will allow you to open and edit over 400 file types. This tool will also bring a powerful file converter and file browser. All this is packed in a modern and easy-to-use interface.
FileViewer Plus
How do I remove EXIF data from Windows photos?
While removing or deleting the EXIF data, you should select every piece of information that can compromise security or privacy.
Also, most online photo-sharing platforms, say Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, automatically remove this information when an image is uploaded. But for others, this has to be done manually and is critical!
Now that you know how to edit and remove EXIF data in Windows, find out how toadd a date/time stamp to photos.
Besides, to annotate or personalize, you canseamlessly draw on imageswithout affecting their quality.
For any queries or to share how you prefer editing the image’s metadata, drop a comment below.
More about the topics:photo management,Windows 11
Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
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