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How to Turn Off Photo Info on iPhone (iOS 14, 15, 16, 17 & Later)
Short answer: on iPhone you can turn off the location part of photo info in Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Camera → Never. The other hidden details, such as date, time and phone model, cannot be switched off, but you can remove them from a photo before sharing with a free tool like Photo To Info. This guide covers all iOS versions, including iOS 14.
What "photo info" means on iPhone
Every picture saved by the Camera app contains a hidden block of details called EXIF metadata. You can see a short summary when you open a photo and tap the (i) button (on iOS 14, swipe up). The data can include:
- Location (GPS), shown as a small map
- Date and time
- Camera and lens, such as the iPhone model
- File name and size
When people ask how to "turn off photo info", they usually mean the location, because that is the part that can affect privacy.
How to turn off location in photo info (all new photos)
- Open Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security → Location Services. On iOS 14 and 15, the menu is called just Privacy.
- Scroll to Camera and tap it.
- Choose Never.
From now on, new photos and videos from the Camera app will not store a GPS position. Menu names can change slightly between iOS versions.
How to see photo info on iPhone with iOS 14
- Open the Photos app and tap a picture.
- Swipe up on the photo.
- You will see the date, camera details, file name and a map if a location is stored.
On newer versions tap the (i) button instead. See our full guide How to See and Remove Photo Info on iPhone.
Hide location for one photo when sharing
- Open the photo and tap Share.
- Tap Options at the top of the share sheet.
- Turn Location off, then send.
This keeps the picture in your library unchanged and hides the GPS position only for that share.
Change or remove the location of an existing photo
On newer iOS versions you can open a photo, tap (i) and use the Adjust option next to the location to change it or choose no location. The exact wording depends on your iOS version, so check what your Photos app offers.
What you cannot turn off in Settings
There is no switch to stop the iPhone from saving the date, time and phone model in each photo. Also, turning off Camera location does not clean photos you took earlier. For these cases, clean the file:
- Open Photo To Info. It is free and needs no login.
- Add your photos (JPEG, PNG or WebP, up to 50 MB each).
- Check the tags found. Location fields are highlighted in red.
- Press Clean all and download the clean copies or a ZIP.
Everything runs in your browser, so your pictures are not uploaded, and your original is not changed. Read How It Works for details.
Which method should you choose?
| Goal | Best option |
|---|---|
| Stop saving location in future photos | Settings → Camera → Location → Never |
| Hide location when sharing one photo | Share → Options → Location off |
| Remove all tags from old photos | Clean them with Photo To Info |
| Only look at the info | Photos → (i) or swipe up on iOS 14 |
Other tips to stay private
- Check how to hide photo info when sending, because email and "send as file" often keep the original data.
- Selling online? Use the safe seller photo checklist.
- Remember that visible details, like a street sign, are not removed by cleaning.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn off photo info on iPhone?
You can turn off location for the Camera in Settings. Other details cannot be turned off, but you can remove them by cleaning the photo.
Will turning off location affect Maps or other apps?
No. Choosing Never only applies to the Camera app. Other apps keep their own location settings.
Do old photos lose their location after I change the setting?
No. Old pictures keep their data until you remove it from each file.
Does cleaning make my photo look worse?
No. It looks the same, and JPEG files are re-saved, so the size may change slightly.
Is it free and without login?
Yes. Photo To Info is free and there is no login requirement.
Conclusion
To turn off photo info on iPhone, switch Camera location to Never, use Share → Options for one-off sharing, and clean older pictures before you post or send them. Clean your photos with Photo To Info in a few seconds.
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