Image Metadata Remover

Strip all EXIF and metadata from your images to protect your privacy before sharing online.

How To Use

  1. Upload Image — Select a JPEG, PNG, or WebP image.
  2. Preview — See the original image with its metadata size.
  3. Strip & Download — Click to re-encode the image without metadata and download.

Why Remove Image Metadata?

Every photo you take with a digital camera or smartphone contains hidden EXIF metadata that reveals detailed information about the image. This can include your exact GPS coordinates, the date and time the photo was taken, your camera model and serial number, and your personal software settings. When you share images on social media, forums, or messaging apps, this metadata can compromise your privacy and security. Removing metadata before sharing is especially important for real estate photos, personal photos taken at home, and any image that might reveal your location.

What Data Gets Removed?

This tool strips all EXIF data including camera make and model, GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude, altitude), date and time stamps, software information, image orientation, thumbnail data, and any other embedded metadata. The tool works by re-encoding the image through the Canvas API, which naturally discards all embedded metadata. The visual quality of your image is preserved, but all hidden data is permanently removed.

How Canvas Re-Encoding Works

When an image is drawn onto an HTML5 Canvas element and then exported back to a file format, the Canvas API only preserves the pixel data — it does not carry over any EXIF or metadata. This makes Canvas re-encoding one of the most reliable and foolproof methods for stripping metadata from images. The process is 100% client-side, meaning your image never leaves your device.

Is This Really Private?

Yes. This metadata remover processes everything locally in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server. The re-encoding happens entirely on your device using the HTML5 Canvas API. No data is stored, logged, or transmitted. This is the safest way to clean your images before sharing them online.