Image Metadata Remover
Remove hidden metadata from photos before you share them. The tool strips EXIF camera data, GPS coordinates, dates, serial numbers, IPTC captions, XMP edit history and PNG text, keeps the color profile unless you turn that off, and rotates the pixels so the photo still displays upright. The image keeps its format, size and animation, which makes it a quick privacy step for posting online.
Frequently asked questions
What does the remover delete?
It removes all EXIF data, including GPS coordinates, camera make and model, serial numbers, dates and software, plus IPTC captions, XMP packets and PNG text chunks. The output contains only the pixels and, if you keep it, the ICC color profile.
Should I keep the color profile?
Keeping it is the default and is recommended for photos tagged with Display P3, Adobe RGB or another wide gamut profile, because removing it can make colors look dull. A color profile does not identify you or your location. Turn the option off to convert the pixels to sRGB and save the file without any profile.
Will my photo end up sideways?
No. Phones often store a rotated photo with an orientation tag instead of turning the pixels. Before removing that tag, the tool applies the rotation to the pixels, so the cleaned photo displays the same way as the original.
Does removing metadata reduce quality?
The image has to be written again. PNG stays lossless and keeps its palette, JPEG is saved at quality 92 with the original chroma subsampling and progressive setting, WebP at quality 92, AVIF at quality 80 and TIFF with lossless LZW compression. The difference is not visible in normal viewing.
Which formats are supported?
JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, TIFF and AVIF files up to 5 MB, with each side up to 4000 pixels. The output keeps the same format as the upload. Animated GIF and WebP files keep all their frames as long as the frames together stay under 60 million pixels.
How do I check that the location is gone?
Upload the cleaned file to the Image Metadata Viewer. It should report no EXIF, GPS, IPTC or XMP data, and only list the color profile if you kept it.
Why remove metadata before sharing photos?
Photos taken with phones usually record the exact GPS position, the time and the device. Posting such a file on a forum, marketplace or website can reveal your home address or daily routine. Removing the metadata keeps the picture but drops these details.
Do social networks remove metadata anyway?
Many large networks strip EXIF from public images, but email, messaging apps sending files, cloud links, forums and your own website usually do not. Cleaning the file yourself means you do not have to rely on each platform.
Does the tool change the image size or file name?
The pixel dimensions stay the same, except that a rotated photo swaps width and height when the orientation is applied. The file name keeps its original name with the extension of its format. The file size often shrinks because the metadata and embedded thumbnails are gone.
Can I remove only the GPS location and keep the rest?
This tool removes all metadata at once, which is the safe choice for sharing. To set your own credits afterwards, run the cleaned file through the Image EXIF Editor and add the artist and copyright you want to publish.