Remove Image Metadata

Strip hidden metadata from your photos before sharing. GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamps, and software tags are embedded in most images by default. This tool removes all of it locally in your browser — the image never leaves your device.

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See what metadata is hidden in your photos

What is EXIF metadata and what does it reveal

Every photo taken on a phone or camera contains invisible EXIF metadata: GPS coordinates pinpointing where you stood, the exact device model and serial number, the date and time down to the second, and sometimes even the software used to edit it. This data travels with the image file when you share it, email it, or upload it — unless you strip it first.

When you should remove metadata from photos

Before posting photos online, sending images to clients or strangers, uploading product photos to marketplaces, or sharing screenshots that might contain editing software traces. If the image leaves your device and reaches someone you do not fully trust, removing metadata is the safe default.

Why an online metadata cleaner that runs locally is safer

Most online EXIF removers ask you to upload the image to their server first — which means they see your photo and its metadata before you can remove it. PicShift processes everything in your browser. The file never leaves your device, so your private data stays private during the removal process itself.

Known limitations

Before converting, note these constraints:

Output behavior follows format capabilities (for example transparency support and lossy/lossless rules).
Final file size depends on source image content and selected quality settings.
If compatibility is critical, choose broadly supported targets first (typically JPG).

How to Remove Image Metadata

Drag and drop your images into the box above, or click to browse.

Metadata is stripped instantly in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

Click Download to save the clean images, or Download All for a ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What metadata is removed?

All EXIF data is removed, including GPS coordinates, camera make and model, lens info, timestamps, software tags, and thumbnail previews. The resulting image contains no embedded metadata.

Does removing metadata change the image quality?

No. Metadata removal strips only the non-visual data embedded in the file. The pixel content of your image remains identical.

Why should I remove metadata before sharing?

Photos taken by phones and cameras contain hidden data like your exact GPS location, device model, and the time the photo was taken. Removing metadata protects your privacy when sharing images online or with others.

What image formats are supported?

You can remove metadata from JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and AVIF images. The output retains the same format as the input.

Why is the output file sometimes larger than the original?

The output file becomes larger for three clear reasons: (1) Converting from a lossy format (JPG, WebP) to a lossless format (PNG) preserves every pixel, so file size increases in exchange for zero quality loss. (2) AVIF uses the AV1 codec, which has encoding overhead for small or simple images. AVIF delivers its strongest compression gains on high-resolution photos, with 20–50% better compression than JPEG in benchmark comparisons. (3) If the source is already heavily compressed, re-encoding does not reduce size further. PicShift uses industry-leading WASM encoders (MozJPEG, OxiPNG, libwebp) to produce the smallest possible output at your chosen quality. In compress mode, PicShift automatically keeps the original file when compression increases size. Learn more: https://picshift.app/docs/size-increase-explainer