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Discussion => Silk Road discussion => Topic started by: chil on September 04, 2011, 02:25 pm
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And I just noticed that.
Edit: pic is now EXIF-free.
http://4eiruntyxxbgfv7o.onion/imgzapr/upload/exifremover.com.jpg
:horns:
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This picture contain a lot of juicy informations in the Exif Metatags.
Enough to trace back to your IP/Identity.
Next time I would suggest to use GIMP.
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If you are using a high-end DSLR or ANY smartphone to take pictures, DEFINITELY get a metadata exif wipe program and wipe the pic. These devices now have a GPS in them and embed the damned GPS coordinates where the photograph was taken. Seriously. Wipe the pic or don't upload at all.
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Jeez, I'm facepalming myself. Thanks guys for letting me know about the metadata. ;)
Will repost.
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no worries, just trying to keep everyone safe :)
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Can't you just save the file as .png and then resave it as .jpeg for sr uploading. I believe png doesnt store any metadata.
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Can't you just save the file as .png and then resave it as .jpeg for sr uploading. I believe png doesnt store any metadata.
good idea.
L75
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I have been told the same thing by someone quite skilled in this area: if you save it as .png and then change it back to save it as .jpg, you have removed all of the metadata. I checked it myself and it appeared to work...although I only know what I've been told to look for, I don't have good first hand knowledge of all the kinds of metadata photos can contain. But it appears that the consensus is this method works! :)
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Good to know - a lot easier than dealing with exif removers and stuff.