Automatically remove all Exif data from the new JPEG images when uploading.
As of April 2026, VA Removing Exif is a WordPress exif plugin with 300 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 11K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.4+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Kraken.io Image Optimizer.
Automatically remove all Exif data from the new JPEG images when uploading. Please note that already uploaded images will not be processed. If you want to delete Exif from the already uploaded image, please generate thumbnail image again with “Regenerate Thumbnails” etc.
Usage is easy. Just activate the plugin. This plugin requires PHP modules of the ImageMagick or GD.
You can fork the plugin from GitHub
This plugin is intended to save your privacy and should not be used for illegal activity like copyright violations.
| WordPress | 4.4+ requiredTested up to 4.7.33 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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