Image tool

Remove Image Metadata

Remove hidden image details by saving a clean copy.

Input
Choose a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP file
Output
JPG files
Limits
1 file · 50 MB max · 50,000,000 pixels max

Processing runs on your device when supported. Network requests may load the app and supporting assets. Privacy details

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Good to know1 file · 50 MB max · 50,000,000 pixels max
Choose a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP fileResult: JPG files
  • Creates a re-encoded copy without carrying over the original EXIF fields. JPEG/WebP quality and color profiles can change; this is not a lossless metadata-only rewrite.

How it works

How to use Remove Image Metadata online

  1. Choose the photo whose embedded metadata you want to remove.
  2. Choose an output format and quality, then create a clean copy locally.
  3. Download the new file and inspect it with Image Metadata Viewer before sharing.

Overview

Remove hidden photo details before sharing an image

Create a new image copy without carrying over the source photo's embedded EXIF fields, including GPS and camera details. Choose JPG, PNG, or WebP and check the result before sharing it. Your photo is re-encoded locally in the browser.

What this removes and what stays visible

The tool redraws the decoded picture into a new image, so the original EXIF metadata is not copied into the export. Information visible in the picture, such as an address, face, or watermark, remains visible. Filenames and metadata added later by another application are separate from the original embedded EXIF fields.

Check quality as well as privacy

This workflow re-encodes the image rather than editing only its metadata bytes. JPG and WebP quality settings can change fine detail, and color-profile handling may change appearance. Compare the exported photo with the original, then use Image Metadata Viewer to check the copy you intend to share.

Input

Choose a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP file

Output

JPG files

Limits

1 file · 50 MB max · 50,000,000 pixels max

Best for

Remove Image Metadata use cases

  • Remove embedded GPS coordinates from a photo before publishing it.
  • Create a copy without the source camera model or capture-time EXIF fields.
  • Prepare a photo for sharing while keeping the original on your device.

Processing

What happens in your browser

PrivConvert uses createImageBitmap, OffscreenCanvas, and Canvas 2D for this workflow. 3 adjustable settings. This tool checks for offscreen canvas support before running

Creates a re-encoded copy without carrying over the original EXIF fields. JPEG/WebP quality and color profiles can change; this is not a lossless metadata-only rewrite.

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FAQ

Remove Image Metadata questions

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Is Remove Image Metadata free to use?

Yes. This tool is free to use in your browser and does not require an account.

Is processing local?

Remove Image Metadata uses createImageBitmap, OffscreenCanvas, and Canvas 2D in the browser. Selected input is processed on your device when the required browser features are available. Application, library, model, security, and limited analytics requests may use the network.

What limits should I know about?

1 file · 50 MB max · 50,000,000 pixels max. Creates a re-encoded copy without carrying over the original EXIF fields. JPEG/WebP quality and color profiles can change; this is not a lossless metadata-only rewrite.

Can this remove GPS location from a photo?

GPS coordinates stored in the source EXIF data are not carried into the new image. Check the downloaded copy with Image Metadata Viewer. Location clues that are visible in the picture are not removed.

Is metadata removal lossless?

No. This tool re-encodes the picture. Choose the format and quality for your needs, and keep the original if exact source bytes or color profiles matter.

Does the original photo change?

No. Download the clean copy as a separate file. The original file you selected remains on your device.