Do I need to remove metadata from pictures before uploading?
Do I need to remove metadata from pictures before uploading?
Title. I'm not the best with privacy... But wanted to upload a picture of my pupper. Thanks!
Exif data is stripped when uploading to Lemmy.
But you never know (unless you run your own instance) if your instance has been modified to record it somewhere before it is removed.
But it is an open source project and the developers views are strongly in favor of privacy, so yeah you can self host it or check the source code. But I think it's safe to assume they didn't program it like that.
Note that people who host an instance can theoretically change it, but still I wouldn't worry it'll actually happen.
But it is an open source project and the developers views are strongly in favor of privacy, so yeah you can self host it or check the source code. But I think it's safe to assume they didn't program it like that.
Note that people who host an instance theoretically change it, but still I wouldn't worry it'll actually happen.
Apologies on the delay!!! Work happens. Good to know that is covered.
@Butter_My_Buttcheeks anybody know about kbin?
Just guessing based on this open issue, kbin has not done this yet.
I looked at kbin before going with lemmy... So not sure what kbin can do
Great question, but also better to remove it yourself just for the peace of mind.
Yep, safest route is to be cautious and do it yourself if it is enough of a concern.
That is an absolutely amazing question that I'd also like the answer to.
I did a test upload of an image I knew had location data and it appeared to be stripped when I viewed the post. That being said I'd like a definitive answer and I do agree with everyone saying, the only way to know for sure is to do it yourself.
Follow-up question: how one removes the metadata from a picture or archive ?
Using tools like meta data cleaner from flathub and other tools have the feature built in. Also like with main social media it does it when uploaded
Take on step further and also disable capturing location from the camera app. But also additionally remove metadata before uploading.
BTW we are waiting for your pupper's picture OP.
And now I'm throwing the towel in until I get on desktop. It's a corgi, be stoked.
I'm getting to it... I just got to this thread after work. Hold me accountable
So I tried uploading through Jerboa app... And it's giving me a java error exception. So now off to some other hosting site.
I would suggest getting to the root of the issue and disable it on your camera app.
On to look at the Google app to see if there are settings for it
If sharing from iOS, you can chose to strip the information when sharing.
The language on the toggle however suggests the metadata is only shared when using AirDrop.
On Android, you can use Scrambled EXIF or Image Pipe through the share menu, or through file selection.
I'd disable attaching metadata to pictures in your phone setting in the first place, especially location.
I'm not sure anyone would want to steal your butter.
It's quality butter
How do you apply it?
It's a good idea for the sake of your privacy to remove the metadata from the picture. While for a picture of a pet it is less important, it's still a good idea to get in the habit of nixing the metadata. Don't make it easier for you to be tracked and profiled.
for a picture of a pet it is less important
What? That would likely give away the location of your home.
Agreed - even if it's doggo... It has data on it