Remove Photo Metadata and EXIF Data
Re-export an image as a fresh PNG to remove typical EXIF metadata.
Verify the cleaned photo before sharing
This tool creates a new browser-rendered image rather than editing selected metadata fields in place. Keep the untouched original, download the cleaned copy, and use the Photo Metadata and EXIF Viewer or another trusted application to inspect that final file.
Re-encoding may change compression, color profile, animation, orientation handling, or unsupported auxiliary data. The tool does not edit video metadata or guarantee forensic removal from every image format. See the photo metadata guide for fields and privacy checks to review.
How to Use Image Metadata Remover
Image Metadata Remover creates cleaner copies of real images by exporting them without typical hidden EXIF details. It is useful when a photo may include personal information, camera settings, GPS location, date and time data, or app history that you do not want to share.
- Load the actual photo or graphic you plan to share so the clean copy is created from the right file.
- Use PNG export when you need a fresh browser-rendered copy with typical metadata stripped away.
- Create the clean copy, then compare visible quality and dimensions with the original image.
- Removing metadata does not hide faces, addresses, screens, or other visible details inside the image.
- Label the cleaned image separately so you can keep the original for editing or records.
Things to Check
- Visible details inside the photo are not removed.
- Large photos and screenshots can use canvas memory during re-export; process fewer files on low-memory phones.
- Check the cleaned image in the sharing app, CMS, or folder where it will be stored.
PNG Metadata Removal
For metadata removal, this page creates a fresh image copy through the browser canvas, which usually strips common camera, location, and app metadata from exported files. It works as a practical metadata clearer for everyday sharing, including when you need to remove metadata from PNG files before upload.
Different file format choices can store different metadata. EXIF data is common in photos and can include camera model, lens details, date and time, orientation, editing software, thumbnails, and sometimes GPS coordinates. PNG files can also carry text chunks or app-added details, so a clean re-export is a simple first privacy step.
Canvas re-export does not remove visible text, watermarks, faces, or private details already shown inside the pixels. For regulated, legal, or forensic cleanup, inspect the exported file with a specialist metadata viewer before publishing.
Helpful FAQ
When is this tool most useful?
Use it before sharing photos or graphics when you want a quick browser-made copy with typical hidden metadata reduced.
What should I inspect before using the output?
Check visible private details, dimensions, quality, transparency, and whether the clean copy is the file you plan to send.
Does this replace a specialist editor?
For forensic metadata review, regulated evidence, or guaranteed stripping across formats, use specialist tools.
Maintained by Taimour Husnain.
Erase common EXIF by creating a new image
The remover redraws a browser-readable image to canvas and exports a new PNG. This usually omits common EXIF, GPS, and camera fields, but it is not an in-place metadata editor or a forensic deletion guarantee.
Keep the original, verify the exported bytes with the Image Metadata Reader and another trusted inspector, and review any privacy requirements that apply to the destination.