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Photo metadata and privacy.

Source-backed explanations, repeatable tests, and practical workflows for understanding what photos reveal before you share them.

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An original photo with GPS, camera, and timestamp layers compared with a flattened screenshot
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Screenshot vs original photo metadata

A screenshot is usually a new image, not a clean copy of the original camera file. That distinction removes much of the camera EXIF, but it is not a universal privacy guarantee.

Oct 6, 20267 min readRead the comparison →
Explainer

What your iPhone can share with a photo

Apple says shared photos can include location, date, time, device, captions, and edit history. Learn what the iPhone share options change and what they do not.

Oct 6, 20266 min read
Explainer

EXIF vs C2PA Content Credentials

EXIF records capture details; C2PA Content Credentials describe provenance with signed manifests. Learn what each can reveal and why detection is not verification.

Oct 6, 20268 min read
Explainer

The photo metadata privacy checklist

A practical checklist for checking GPS, EXIF, visible clues, sharing options, and the final exported file before sending photos to strangers or posting publicly.

Oct 6, 20266 min read