Your privacy matters—especially since you can’t trust everyone you share photos with will treat your location data carefully.

Microsoft has introduced automatic EXIF metadata removal for Teams images, stripping hidden GPS coordinates and device details starting late January 2026 across all platforms.

When you capture photos, your current location is automatically tagged in your photos. You can view this information by opening the properties of your photos. This information is helpful in some cases ...

Most photos—whether clicked by you or downloaded online—typically have metadata embedded in them, which can reveal various details, including sensitive information, such as your location. Knowing what ...