iOS 17: How to Send Photos Without Location and Caption Data in iMessage

Send Photos Without Location and Caption Data in iMessage

This year, Apple is zeroing in on user security and privacy. As we’ve mentioned in all our prior posts, Apple has rolled out a bunch of new security features for iOS users. So, in the iOS 17 beta update, I stumbled upon a fresh feature in the iMessage app. This cool addition lets you send photos without location and caption metadata in iMessage.

We all understand that when you snap a photo with an iPhone camera app, it automatically logs your location when the picture is taken, along with the time, date, and other digital info. With iOS 17, you can tag your photos with captions, making it a breeze to sort through them and jot down brief notes. You can block all this data when sending photos to others via the iMessage app. You can also limit photo access on your iPhone to third-party apps. Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of hiding location and caption info when sending photos through iMessage.

How to Prevent Location Data from Being Sent with Photos in iMessage

  • Open the Messages app on your iPhone and tap the conversation where you want to send photos.
Select Conversation on iPhone Messages app
  • Tap the “+” icon to pull up the new iOS 17 app drawer.
Tap on the + icon to open messages app drawer
  • Select the “Photos” option.
Open Photos in iMessage
  • Pick multiple photos to send over to iMessage.
select photos in imessage to send other person
  • Once you’ve picked your pics, tap “Options” in the lower-left corner of your iPhone screen.
Click on Options in iMessage photo apps
  • A couple of options will appear on your screen. Uncheck both “Location” and “Captions” to stop sending that data with iMessage.
Turn off location and captions for photos
  • If you’ve successfully turned off the data, you’ll spot the “Location Not Included” notice at the bottom of your screen. Tap “Done” to move on in the Messages app.
Your photo location not included in iMessage
  • Hit the blue arrow (Send) button to share photos with your friends.
click on blue arrow to send photos in iMessage

Voilà! You’ve just kept your personal data from getting out there online with a single tap.

Prevent Your Data Now…

At the time of penning this post, this feature is available in the iOS 17 beta version, and Apple keeps polishing the Messages app with every update. Before the iOS 17 beta 5 release, you could tweak the photo-sharing format, like sending photos in compatible versions, and original versions, and adjusting quality levels automatically. But this feature got the ax in the latest iOS 17 beta 7 update and might return in a stable release.

So, what’s the verdict on this new update? Security could be the top priority for keeping our private life safe. If this guide hits the mark for you, share it with your buddies, and drop a comment below if you need help.

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Rushirajsinh Jadeja

Hi, I'm Rushiraj - the founder of this website. I love to do deep research in the tech and gaming arena. I'm an Indian tech enthusiast who loves to share the latest tech news and updates. I'm a huge fan of Xiaomi, but I follow all the big names like Apple and Realme. If you're looking for some seriously good tech intel, you can always count on me!

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