About Image Metadata Remover
Use this free online image metadata remover to strip EXIF data and all other hidden information from your images. When you take a photo with a smartphone or digital camera, the file stores much more than the picture itself - device model, GPS coordinates, date and time, camera settings, copyright info and editing software details.
This photo metadata cleaner works entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. No images are uploaded to any server - everything happens locally on your device, so your photos stay completely private.
Why Remove Image Metadata?
- Privacy protection - GPS coordinates and device info can reveal your home address, workplace or daily routines.
- Security - Stripping hidden data protects you when sharing images on social media, forums or marketplaces.
- Smaller files - Removing embedded EXIF blocks can reduce image file size.
- Professional use - Clean images before sending to clients or publishing to avoid revealing camera or editing history.
What Metadata Gets Removed?
- EXIF data - Camera make, model, lens, focal length, aperture, ISO, shutter speed and flash settings.
- GPS coordinates - Latitude, longitude, altitude and GPS timestamps.
- Date and time - Original capture date and modification timestamps.
- Copyright info - Creator name, copyright notices and artist credits.
- Software info - Editing software name and processing history.
- PNG text chunks - Title, author, description and creation time stored inside PNG files.
How to Use Image Metadata Remover
- Click the upload area or drag & drop your image.
- Check the detected metadata size shown in the stats.
- Click Remove Metadata to strip all hidden data.
- Click Download Cleaned Image to save the metadata-free version.
Image Metadata Remover FAQ
Is the image metadata remover free?
Yes, completely free. There is no signup, no watermark and no limit on how many images you can clean.
Which image formats are supported?
JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF and BMP files up to 20MB are supported.
Does removing metadata affect image quality?
The image is re-encoded at maximum quality, so there is minimal to no visible quality loss.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All processing runs entirely in your browser using the canvas API, so your images never leave your device.
Can metadata be recovered after removal?
No. Once stripped, the metadata cannot be recovered because the cleaned image contains only pixel data. Keep a backup of the original file if you may need its metadata later.