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technical Jun 18, 2026 · 9 min

EXIF Stripping: Why Re-encoding Drops GPS Data (2026)

EXIF stripping happens automatically when you re-encode an image — convert or compress a photo and its GPS coordinates and camera data vanish. Here's why.