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Remove Image Metadata

Re-encode an image as PNG without copying original EXIF, GPS or source metadata.

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Max 100 MB per file · JPG, JPEG, JFIF, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, TIF

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    PNG output. Animation uses the first frame. Large images may be resized. Multiple images follow the upload queue order.

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    File got bigger?PNG photos are usually larger than JPG — use Compress Image.
    Want to confirm?Check the result with Image Information.
    Sharing by email?Email keeps GPS — clean first.

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    How to use Remove Image Metadata

    1. Select your images.Add photos you will post on marketplaces or public websites.
    2. Click Remove Image Metadata.Each picture is redrawn, so EXIF and GPS data are not copied.
    3. Download your image.Save a clean PNG copy that looks the same.
    4. Check the image.Location and camera details are removed.

    About Remove Image Metadata

    When is it useful? Photos from phones and cameras hide extra data — GPS location, date and time, phone model and more. Remove Image Metadata creates a clean copy so you do not share your home address or other details by accident.

    Good to know: the picture is redrawn and saved as a fresh PNG file, so EXIF, GPS and other source metadata are not copied at all. The picture itself looks the same, but PNG files of photos are usually larger than the original JPG. Use Compress Image afterwards if you need a smaller file.

    Tips for Better Results

    • Clean photos before posting them on marketplaces and public websites.
    • Check the result with Image Information if you want to confirm the details.
    • Many social apps remove GPS automatically, but email and file sharing usually do not.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What hidden data is removed?
    GPS location, date and time, phone model and other EXIF details.
    Will my photo look different?
    No. It looks the same, but PNG files of photos are usually larger.
    Do social apps remove GPS anyway?
    Many do, but email and file sharing usually do not.
    Works with: Windows Photos · Mac Preview · phone gallery · WhatsApp · websites · marketplaces

    What converts well, and what doesn't

    In your photoIn the clean copy
    GPS locationNot copied
    Date and timeNot copied
    Phone model and EXIFNot copied
    The pictureLooks the same
    Saved asA fresh PNG
    💡 Tip: Email and file sharing usually keep GPS data — clean photos before sending them.

    Common uses

    Home privacyHide your location.
    MarketplacesSell safely.
    Public websitesPost clean photos.
    EmailSend without details.
    Family photosProtect privacy.
    Many photosClean at once.

    Is my file safe?

    Browser processing: your files are processed on your own device and are never uploaded to our server.

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    Guide

    Remove Image Metadata: a complete guide

    What hidden photo data contains

    Photos from phones and cameras carry EXIF metadata: the exact GPS location where the photo was taken, date and time, phone or camera model, lens and settings, and sometimes your name or software details. Posting such a photo can reveal your home address, daily routine or the device you use.

    How it works

    The picture is redrawn from its visible pixels and saved as a brand-new PNG file. Because only the pixels are copied, none of the original EXIF, GPS, camera, software or other source metadata is carried over. Several pictures can be cleaned at once.

    When it matters most

    Before posting photos taken at home on marketplaces such as OLX or Facebook, before sending pictures by email or file-sharing links, before publishing photos on your website, and before sharing photos of children. Many social networks remove location data automatically, but email, cloud links and many websites do not.

    Common problems and how to fix them

    The file got bigger: PNG is lossless, so photos grow — convert to JPG with Image to JPG afterwards; the new JPG will also be free of the old metadata. The photo appears rotated: some photos rely on an orientation tag; your browser applies it when redrawing, but check and fix with Rotate Image if needed.

    Good habits

    Turn off location tagging in your camera settings if you rarely need it, clean photos before sharing publicly, and keep originals private.

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