Remove Image Metadata

How to use the remove image metadata

1. Open the image.
2. Check what it contained, and the verification line.
3. Download the cleaned copy.

About this tool

Removing metadata works by keeping only the pixels: the image is decoded and redrawn, and every metadata block — EXIF, GPS, XMP, the embedded thumbnail — is left behind, because a freshly drawn canvas has none.

Rather than simply claiming success, the tool reads the finished file back and reports whether any metadata can still be found. If something survived, it says so instead of assuring you the file is clean.

One trade-off: because the picture is re-encoded, a JPEG is compressed a second time at high quality. The visible image is effectively unchanged, but if you need the untouched original, keep a copy — this produces a new file rather than editing yours.

Common uses

• Removing your home location from a photo before posting it.
• Stripping camera and software details from images for a client.
• Cleaning pictures before publishing them on a listing.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know the metadata is really gone?

The cleaned file is read back and checked for EXIF, GPS and camera data, and the result is shown. It is a verification, not a promise.

Does removing metadata change the picture?

The pixels are re-encoded, so a JPEG is compressed again at high quality. At normal viewing size there is no visible difference.

Does this remove a watermark drawn on the image?

No. Anything visible is part of the picture. Only hidden data is removed.