Privacy First, by Design

MetaDrop was built to answer a simple question: what does your photo really say about you? Every image you open here stays on your device. There is no server, no account, and no upload pipeline. The only network requests the page makes are to fetch the JavaScript libraries and map tiles needed to render the experience.

What We Never Collect

We do not collect your images, filenames, metadata, or location. There is no analytics tracker, no hidden form submission, and no backend to receive data. Your photos are processed entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas and local JavaScript.

What We Do Request

The Location tab can optionally call OpenStreetMap's Nominatim service to reverse-geocode GPS coordinates. This request sends only the coordinates already embedded in your image. You can stay offline or skip the Location tab if you prefer not to request address lookups.

How Stripping Works

When you choose to strip metadata, MetaDrop redraws the image onto an off-screen canvas and exports a new file. The browser-generated output contains no EXIF data by design. The original file never leaves your computer and is not overwritten.

Security Notes

For maximum privacy, run MetaDrop from a trusted host and consider using a private browsing session on shared machines. If your device is compromised, no web tool can protect local data. Keep your OS updated and use strong access controls when working with sensitive images.