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Remove image metadata

Re-encode PNG, JPEG, or static WebP to remove source EXIF, GPS, XMP, comments, and color profiles.

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Choose a file to get started, or drag and drop it here.

PNG, JPG, WEBP · Up to 20 MiB and 24 megapixels
Processed on your device

How it works & supported files

Remove source metadata by re-encoding

Source EXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, comments, timestamps and color profiles are omitted. This does not remove information visible in the pixels. Encoder-required format information remains, and JPEG/WebP are re-encoded with lossy compression.

Static images, processed on your device

Supports static PNG, 8-bit grayscale/RGB JPEG, and static WebP as listed by this tool. Animation, SVG, HEIC, AVIF, and CMYK JPEG are not supported. EXIF orientation is applied before editing. Re-encoding removes source metadata and color profiles, can change colors, and reduces high-bit-depth images to browser canvas output. JPEG and WebP output may change pixels. For transparency, choose PNG or WebP. Outputs are limited to 100 MiB.

About this tool

Remove image metadata re-encodes a PNG, JPEG, or static WebP so EXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, comments, timestamps, and color profiles are dropped from the file. It is a practical privacy step before posting a photo publicly.

The re-encode happens locally and produces a new file. Note that metadata removal changes the bytes and removes color profiles, and there is no way to verify that every possible proprietary tag was present in the original.

How to use it

  1. Choose the image whose metadata you want to strip.
  2. Review the format and dimensions shown by the workspace.
  3. Run the re-encode to produce a metadata-free copy.
  4. Download the new file and keep the original if you need it.

What photos can reveal

A photo straight from a phone can carry EXIF metadata such as the exact GPS coordinates where it was taken, the date and time to the second, the phone model and serial-like identifiers, and sometimes the editing software used. Sharing an original photo of your home, your children, or an item for sale can reveal your address to anyone who downloads the file.

Removing metadata re-encodes the image from its pixels only. EXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, comments, timestamps, and colour profiles from the source are left out. Many social networks strip metadata on upload, but email attachments, cloud-storage links, messaging apps sending "original quality", and forums often keep it.

Limits to keep in mind

  • Visible information stays: street signs, house numbers, reflections, faces, and screens in the picture are part of the pixels.
  • JPEG and WebP outputs are re-encoded with lossy compression, so choose a high quality to keep detail.
  • Removing the colour profile can shift colours slightly in images that used a wide-gamut profile such as Display P3 or Adobe RGB.

The original file on your device is not changed. Use the downloaded copy when sharing.

Frequently asked questions

Does this remove information visible in the picture?

No. It removes file metadata. Content that is visible in the pixels, such as a street sign or reflection, remains.

Are all metadata formats removed?

The common embedded blocks are omitted during re-encoding. Encoder-required format information remains, and rare proprietary tags may behave differently in other software.

Does re-encoding affect quality?

JPEG and WebP are re-encoded lossily, and high-bit-depth images are reduced to browser canvas output, so quality and color can change slightly.

How can I check that the metadata is gone?

Open the downloaded file's properties (File Explorer → Properties → Details on Windows, Get Info or Preview's inspector on macOS). GPS and camera fields should be empty.