Disclaimer
What these tools can and cannot do for you.
In short: our image metadata remover is thorough for the formats it supports, but it is a free utility rather than a certified forensic product. If a file really matters, check the result with a second tool before publishing it.
1. General information only
The articles and explanations on this site describe how image metadata works in general terms. They are provided for information and education, and are not legal, security or professional advice. If you need advice for a specific situation, consult a qualified professional.
2. Format and browser limitations
The live tool reads and removes metadata from JPG, JPEG, PNG and WebP files, covering EXIF, XMP, IPTC, ICC profiles and PNG text chunks.
- HEIC files can only be cleaned where your browser can decode them natively, which today mainly means Safari on Apple devices.
- PDF, Word, Excel and other document formats are listed as planned tools and are not yet functional.
- Because the work happens on your device, results can vary slightly between browsers and between an older phone and a desktop computer.
- Unusual, proprietary or corrupted files may not be parsed correctly.
3. How removal works, and what that means
Cleaning is performed by decoding the image and re-encoding it from its raw pixels. Because the output file is newly written, metadata containers are absent rather than blanked out. The trade-off is that JPG and WebP files are re-compressed, so there is a small quality change; PNG output stays lossless. Keep your untouched original if you need an archive master.
4. Verify anything sensitive
If your file relates to personal safety, a legal matter, journalism or the protection of a source, please verify the cleaned output with an independent metadata inspector before you share it. No single free utility, including ours, should be the only safeguard behind a high-stakes decision.
5. Metadata is not the only way you can be identified
Removing EXIF and GPS data stops one specific leak. It does not anonymise the picture itself. Street signs, house numbers, reflections, documents on a desk, a visible face or a distinctive view can all identify a place or a person. Look at the content of the image as well as its metadata.
6. No guarantee of outcome
We make no warranty that using this site will prevent any particular privacy harm, or that a third party cannot obtain information about you by other means. Use of the tools is at your own risk, as set out in our terms of use.
7. External links and advertising
This site contains third-party advertising and may link to external websites. We do not endorse, control or take responsibility for their content, products or practices.
8. Related pages
Read this disclaimer together with our privacy policy, which explains that your images never leave your device, and our terms of use. Our guide to metadata privacy includes a test showing exactly which fields survive a re-encode.
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