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RM542795 - Microsoft Teams: Automatic removal of EXIF data from shared images

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Summary

Teams will automatically remove hidden metadata (EXIF) from images shared in conversations. This privacy protection helps prevent sensitive information such as photo location and device details from being shared without your knowledge.

Roadmap ID

542795

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Last Updated

Jan 30, 2026

Published Dec 19, 2025

Status

Rolling out

Release

General Availability
Targeted Release

Platforms

Desktop

Service

Microsoft Teams

Tag

Rolling out
General Availability
Targeted Release
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
GCC
GCC High
DoD

Cloud

DoD
GCC
GCC High
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

Teams will automatically remove hidden metadata (EXIF) from images shared in conversations. This privacy protection helps prevent sensitive information such as photo location and device details from being shared without your knowledge.

GA date: February CY2026