Does Marketplace strip EXIF for me?

Some platforms re-encode uploads, but you should not rely on that. Cleaning locally is the only way to be sure location data is gone before it leaves your device.

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Prepare Photos Before Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist

Strip location data, convert iPhone HEIC, and compress images so listings look clear and stay private.

Open EXIF Remover Open HEIC → JPG Open Compressor Open Watermark

Why listing photos need a quick cleanup

Phone cameras often embed GPS coordinates. On a for-sale post that can reveal roughly where you live. iPhone HEIC files also fail to open for many buyers on Windows. A two-minute cleanup before you tap Publish avoids both problems.

Recommended order

1) Convert HEIC to JPG if needed. 2) Remove GPS & EXIF on the file you will upload. 3) Compress if the site rejects large files. 4) Optional: add a light watermark with your handle.

Keep originals offline

Always keep the camera original on your phone or computer. Only upload the cleaned copies. If a chat asks for more angles, repeat the same cleanup.

FAQ

Does Marketplace strip EXIF for me?: Some platforms re-encode uploads, but you should not rely on that. Cleaning locally is the only way to be sure location data is gone before it leaves your device.