Remove hidden metadata from your photos before sharing them online. This free tool strips EXIF data, GPS location, XMP, IPTC and PNG text chunks from JPG, PNG and WebP images — right in your browser, with zero quality loss.

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Metadata Remover

Strip EXIF, GPS, XMP & hidden data from JPG, PNG & WebP — free, no signup

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100% private. Your image never leaves your browser — metadata is removed on your own device.
Removes embedded metadata only (EXIF, GPS location, XMP, IPTC, PNG text). Your photo itself is untouched — same pixels, same quality.
Photos often hide GPS location, camera & editing history. Clean them before sharing.

What is image metadata?

Every photo you take stores hidden data beyond the pixels you can see. This invisible information can include your camera’s make and model, the exact date and time the shot was taken, and the software used to edit it.

Many photos also carry a GPS location tag that pinpoints exactly where the picture was captured. Sharing such images online can unintentionally reveal your home address, workplace, or travel plans to strangers.

Removing metadata before you post, upload, or send photos is a simple way to protect your privacy. This tool strips it all away in seconds — without changing your image in any way.

Privacy

This tool runs entirely on your own device. 100% of the processing happens in your browser — your photos are never uploaded to a server, never stored anywhere, and never seen by anyone else. Nothing ever leaves your computer or phone.

Frequently asked questions

What metadata does this tool remove?
It strips EXIF data (camera make and model, date taken, settings), GPS location coordinates, XMP metadata, IPTC / Photoshop blocks, and PNG text chunks from your images.

Will removing metadata reduce my image quality?
No. Metadata lives outside the actual image data. The tool removes only the hidden data blocks — your photo’s pixels stay exactly the same, with zero quality loss.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your image never leaves your device, is never sent to any server, and is never stored.

Which image formats are supported?
JPG (JPEG), PNG, and WebP images are supported.

100% private

Runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server.

No signup

Use it instantly. No accounts, no email, no waiting.

Free forever

No watermarks, no trial limits, no locked features.

How to use the Metadata Remover

  1. Drop in a photo

    Tap to choose an image or drag and drop it onto the page. JPG, PNG, and WebP are supported.

  2. See what is inside

    The tool lists the metadata found in your image, so you can see exactly what would be shared.

  3. Remove and download

    Click Remove All Metadata, then Download Clean Image. Your photo’s pixels are untouched, with zero quality loss.

Features

Strips five metadata types

Removes EXIF data, GPS location, XMP, IPTC blocks, and PNG text chunks from your images.

See before you clean

Lists the metadata found in your image first, so you know exactly what is being removed.

Zero quality loss

Only the hidden data blocks are removed. Your photo’s pixels stay exactly the same.

JPG, PNG, and WebP

Covers the image formats your phone and camera actually use.

Before and after view

Compare the original and cleaned versions side by side before downloading.

Clean another in one click

A “Clean another image” button resets the tool instantly for your next photo.

Frequently asked questions

Can I see the metadata before it is removed?
Yes. After you load a photo, the tool shows a “Metadata found in this image” list so you can review exactly what is inside before cleaning it.
Does it remove GPS location from photos?
Yes. GPS coordinates embedded by your phone or camera are stripped along with EXIF, XMP, IPTC, and PNG text data.
Why do my phone photos contain location data?
Most phones tag photos with GPS coordinates by default. Sharing those photos online can unintentionally reveal your home, workplace, or travel plans to strangers.
Does removing metadata change how my photo looks?
No. Metadata lives outside the image data itself. The tool removes only the hidden data blocks, so the pixels and quality are identical.
Does it remove watermarks or visible text?
No. It removes only embedded metadata, not anything visible in the image. Watermarks and captions in the photo itself are left untouched.
Can I clean multiple images?
Yes, one at a time. After downloading a cleaned image, click “Clean another image” to load the next photo instantly.
Is the cleaned image safe to post online?
Yes. With location, device, and editing history stripped out, the cleaned image no longer carries the hidden details that could identify you.

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