Input
The case uses the same generated image sample set as the benchmark pages so the file sizes can be reproduced.
No visitor image is used, uploaded or stored for this case study.
case-study · remove EXIF GPS before sharing case study
Remove EXIF GPS Before Sharing Photos
This case follows a privacy workflow before a photo is shared outside a private device.
Case result
- Input: photo with camera and GPS fields.
- Steps: inspect metadata, remove EXIF, verify again.
- Output: clean copy without GPS fields.
- Limit: re-encoding is not forensic deletion.
Input, steps, output and limits
| Stage | Setting or check | Measured result | Decision | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input | Metadata viewer check | Camera and GPS fields present | Needs cleanup | Do not share yet |
| Step | Remove EXIF | Clean copy generated | Download result | May re-encode |
| Step | Verify clean copy | GPS fields absent | Ready to share | Check all copies |
| Output | Share cleaned file | No GPS fields found | Use cleaned copy only | Platform may add new metadata |
Steps
The workflow records the original format and size, tests one or more output settings, checks the visible result and keeps the smallest result that still fits the task.
The related benchmark link explains the format or quality setting behind the choice.
Output
Input: photo with camera and GPS fields.
Steps: inspect metadata, remove EXIF, verify again.
Output: clean copy without GPS fields.
Limit: re-encoding is not forensic deletion.
Limits
This is a measured task example, not a guarantee for every file.
Images with more texture, transparency, text, animation or platform rules can need different settings.
Updated October 8, 2026 · Source checked: 2026-10-08
- Source type
- Project benchmark model and browser compression tests
- Review scope
- Checked the reference ranges against sample categories such as photos, screenshots and mixed web graphics.
- Use with this limit
- Numbers are planning ranges, not guaranteed output for every image or browser version.
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