Images carry significant metadata - EXIF data includes GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamps, and sometimes even the photographer's name. Even after EXIF stripping, mainstream image hosts log the uploader's IP address and can be compelled to identify who uploaded specific images.
- EXIF stripping - Automatic removal of all metadata from uploaded images before storage
- Upload anonymity - Users upload through Tor, hiding their IP address from the server
- Viewer anonymity - Image viewers also connect via Tor, protecting their browsing habits
- No content scanning - Unlike Google Photos or iCloud, self-hosted services do not perform AI-based content analysis
This is critical for photojournalists documenting conflicts, researchers studying visual media, and anyone who needs to share images without creating a trail back to their identity.