removing data from photos

[NotAHappyBunny]

MR GTB test a couple of these free alternatives to photoshop.

Free Alternatives to Photoshop With All the Bells, Whistles, Filters, & Layers

otherwise you can get a really cheap copy of ps cs2 on eb for a bargain these days - just need to keep an eye out for them.

[GTB]

AHA, your mind is a huge cave system of know how

and mine is a shed`s worth:(

cheers bro!

i need to remember you can d`load p`grammes from p2p sites,
ive only ever d`loaded games and tunes,eminem of course

[GTB]

Originally Posted by NotAHappyBunny

MR GTB test a couple of these free alternatives to photoshop.

Free Alternatives to Photoshop With All the Bells, Whistles, Filters, & Layers

otherwise you can get a really cheap copy of ps cs2 on eb for a bargain these days - just need to keep an eye out for them.

thanks love!

[GTB]

how can i find the data were all talking about on my pictures ive taken,
if this could get me comprmised i need to know about it
please help meeeee!

[GrannyT]

Originally Posted by MR GTB

done it,thanks shady,works a treat,you learn something new everyday!

That's why I come here every day - knowledge is power - collective knowledge is awesome

[GTB]

google was my friend

but....are you positive that the trolls can read this data???????

[GTB]

hey guys,if your wondering what exif data your pictures contain,

all you need to do is right click on your picture and go to properties!

simplezzz

[NotAHappyBunny]

hi

MR GTB

viewing properties doesn't show everything thats stored.

The tool exiftool-8.56 shows you what is in your images. Just drag the image onto the exe file and a dos screen will open up with LOTS of properties.

this is a small free tool.

[GTB]

hey
ive just used exifcleaner to remove date from pics but......

it doesent remove file data,

now if eb look at this info e.g comp owner name,user name etc they could link you,

what i want to know is...is there a way to remove that info aswell???

any help would be appreciated!


not a happy bunny.....i just tried to download that p`gramme and when i tey open in winrar there is just a black window with info about the p`gramme,what do i do hun?

[ShadyOne]

Originally Posted by MR GTB

hey
ive just used exifcleaner to remove date from pics but......

it doesent remove file data,

now if eb look at this info e.g comp owner name,user name etc they could link you,

what i want to know is...is there a way to remove that info aswell???

any help would be appreciated!

A unique computer name? What are you using, R2-D2?

That data is based on the file being created, modified and stored on your computer. It is local information on Windows.

If you are all para troopers, then why not change this info? Change your computer name to something generic like 'admin', change your usernames to match your eBay Stealth names etc

[GTB]

i cant change my computer name but im expecting you to tell me how its done

i have tried to do it but it didnt work

[ShadyOne]

^^ I will tell you in this one post. If we start talking about computer name, we will get attacked by the stealth members who know it doesn't matter. :D

Windows: Control Panel > System > Advanced System Settings > Computer Name.

[GrannyT]

It doesn't matter. .:D

[GTB]

ok i get you!

[NotAHappyBunny]

Originally Posted by MR GTB

hey
ive just used exifcleaner to remove date from pics but......

it doesent remove file data,

now if eb look at this info e.g comp owner name,user name etc they could link you,

there are options available in the software to allow to you select which properties you want wiped.


I would suggest keeping a few harmless identifiers, slightly altering some properties such as contrast/size etc.

I have read that there are bots crawling for duplicate image properties including exposure, flash etc - if this is a concern - wipe them.


What properties are you wishing to clean or are concerned about?

They may be harmless or only harmful if they exist as a group of constant duplicate properties. I would also think that this alone would not be a definate linking factor and would only serve as a case builder (so to speak).

not a happy bunny.....i just tried to download that p`gramme and when i tey open in winrar there is just a black window with info about the p`gramme,what do i do hun?

Unzip the folder - a new folder will appear, then leave the unzipped folder open - open your folder with pics, drag an image to the exe file - the dos screen opens with your image properties.

Hope that helps

[GTB]

just the ones at the bottom of the properties,the file info
i think that it will be ok

[GTB]

and about that exiftool,when i open it it just has a black window ,like the config window with writing explaining about it,that is it,i might of d`loaded the wrong thing tbh,if you have a direct link for it id be greatfull NAHbunny
cheers bunny

[ShadyOne]

^

Latest ExiftoolGUI version 4.11

[NotAHappyBunny]

MR GTB
Do not open the exe file - drag an image onto the exe file - then press run in the popup box.

note: if the image is open in an editor - it will not work.

[ShadyOne]

Or use the GUI I provided, it is MUCH MORE USER FRIENDLY

A GUI always is! :D

[GTB]

Originally Posted by NotAHappyBunny

MR GTB
Do not open the exe file - drag an image onto the exe file - then press run in the popup box.

note: if the image is open in an editor - it will not work.

sorry but you have really lost me,ive tried doing what youve said but i dont get what you say,never mind,like i said i prolly d`loaded the wrong thing

[ShadyOne]

^

Here do this.

1. Download http://u88.n24.queensu.ca/~bogdan/exiftoolgui411.zip

2. Download http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/exiftool-8.56.zip

3. Extract the files from both zip files.

4. Rename 'exiftool(-k)' to just 'exiftool'.

5. Then cut and paste this file into this directory on your computer Local Disk (C: ) > Windows folder.

6. Then open/run this program file 'ExifToolGUI'.

7. Choose any image to view data such as EXIF data.