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Remove metadata from PNG files free. Strip text chunks, timestamps, software info & hidden data. No upload - 100% browser-based privacy tool.

Remove EXIF Data from Images

Remove metadata from your images locally. Your files never leave your device.

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Why Remove EXIF Data?

Images from smartphones and cameras often contain EXIF metadata that can reveal:

  • GPS location where the photo was taken
  • Camera model and settings
  • Date and time the photo was taken
  • Software used to edit the photo

Supported Formats

MetaClean supports various image formats including:

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    JPEG/JPGFull metadata removal
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    PNGMetadata removal via re-encoding
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    HEIC/HEIFiPhone images (converted to JPEG)
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    WebP, BMP, GIFConverted to JPEG format

Note: HEIC/HEIF images from iPhones will be converted to JPEG format during the cleaning process. This ensures maximum compatibility while removing all metadata.

All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server.

How to Remove EXIF Data in 4 Simple Steps

1

Upload Image

Select or drag your image (JPEG, PNG, HEIC, etc.) into the upload area.

2

Review Metadata

View the extracted EXIF metadata including GPS location, camera info, and dates.

3

Remove Metadata

Click the "Remove Privacy Data & Download" button to strip all EXIF tags.

4

Download Clean Image

Your cleaned image downloads automatically with all metadata removed.

Why Choose MetaClean for EXIF Removal?

100% Private

All processing happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device.

Lightning Fast

Process images instantly without uploading to servers or waiting in queues.

Multiple Formats

Supports JPEG, PNG, HEIC/HEIF, WebP, BMP, and GIF with automatic conversion.

Frequently Asked Questions About EXIF Removal

PNG Metadata Explained

PNGs don't use EXIF in the same way as JPGs, but they store "Text Chunks" (tEXt, zTXt, iTXt). These can contain the software used (e.g., "Adobe Photoshop"), copyright info, and creation timestamps.

Clean PNGs for the Web

For web developers and designers, removing these chunks can slightly reduce file size and, more importantly, remove unnecessary fingerprints from your assets.