Remove Image Metadata
Create a clean image copy without embedded camera and editing metadata by re-encoding it in your browser.
Up to 20 MiB and 40 million pixels per image. Contact sheets accept 2–50 images, up to 100 MiB total. Icon outputs fit the complete image inside a square with transparent padding.
Why this tool exists
Clean a copy before sharing when metadata privacy matters.
- ✓ clean copy
- ✓ JPEG/PNG/WebP
- ✓ quality control
- ✓ local processing
Useful for
- • privacy before sharing
- • public uploads
- • client deliverables
Remove hidden photo details before you share a copy
A photo can look ordinary while carrying camera, editing or location metadata. Cleaning a copy is useful when the destination does not need those details.
What metadata can matter
EXIF data can contain camera information, timestamps and, depending on the source, location information. Other formats can carry different embedded fields.
The important distinction is between the pixels you want people to see and descriptive data you may not want to distribute.
Inspect the cleaned result
Open the output and make sure the picture still looks right. Keep the original master file when its metadata is useful for your own archive or editing workflow.
Frequently asked questions
What is EXIF metadata?
EXIF is image metadata commonly associated with cameras and phones. It can include technical capture information and sometimes location data.
Does removing metadata change the picture?
A metadata-cleaning export is intended to change embedded information rather than the visible subject. Re-encoding can still affect file size or compression.
Should I remove GPS data before sharing photos?
When a photo contains location data that the recipient does not need, creating a cleaned copy before sharing is a sensible privacy step.
Can I delete metadata from the original?
Keep the original when it is your source of record. A cleaned export is easier to treat as a public or destination-specific copy.