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Remove image metadata
Share the pixels without carrying common hidden metadata into the new file.
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Remove image metadata
Re-encode pixels into a clean file, removing common EXIF, GPS, camera, and editing metadata.
Your work stays private in your browser while you use this tool.
What does remove image metadata do?
Create clean copies by decoding the visible image and re-encoding those pixels, which removes common EXIF camera fields, GPS coordinates, edit history, and other non-pixel payloads. JPEG, PNG, and WebP keep their recognized format; a decoded AVIF input is exported as PNG.
- Input
- A JPG, PNG, or WebP image.
- Result
- A re-encoded image containing the visible picture data.
- Price
- Free
- Account
- Not required
How to use remove image metadata
Choose your settings
Share the pixels without carrying common hidden metadata into the new file.
Save or copy
A re-encoded image containing the visible picture data.
A practical tip
Re-encoding strips common EXIF fields, but always verify files used in high-sensitivity workflows.
When to use remove image metadata
Remove phone location and camera details before posting a personal photograph.
Clean a batch of product images received from several editing workflows.
Produce a pixel-only copy before sharing an image outside an organization.
Worked example
A concrete remove image metadata example
- Input
- A 4000 × 3000 JPEG containing EXIF camera and GPS fields.
- Settings
- JPEG/WebP quality 90%.
- Result
- A 4000 × 3000 clean JPEG rebuilt from the decoded picture. Its byte size can be higher or lower because it is newly encoded.
What to expect
How it works
The browser decodes the file into visible pixels, draws those pixels onto a blank canvas of the same dimensions, and exports a fresh image. JPEG and WebP use the selected quality; PNG uses its lossless encoder. The original metadata blocks are never copied into that canvas export.
Know before using
Limits and edge cases
- Pixel re-encoding is not a forensic certification. Verify exported files independently before a high-sensitivity disclosure, especially when uncommon formats or browser implementations are involved.
- Animation, embedded color profiles, thumbnails, and all other non-pixel data are intentionally discarded, while lossy JPEG or WebP output may alter pixel values slightly.
Common questions
Remove image metadata FAQ
Is remove image metadata free to use?
Yes. Remove image metadata is free to use.
Does remove image metadata keep my work private?
Yes. Your work stays private while you use the tool — nothing you enter is uploaded.
Does metadata removal hide text or faces visible in the picture?
No. Visible content is part of the pixel image and remains. Crop, blur, or otherwise edit sensitive visible material before creating the clean copy.
Why can a cleaned image have a different file size?
The tool does not edit the original container in place; it performs a new browser encoding. Encoder settings and removed metadata both affect the resulting number of bytes.