Remove EXIF from Image

Create a clean copy of a photo by re-exporting it in the browser, helping strip EXIF, GPS and common metadata before sharing.

Remove EXIFRemove GPS metadataOriginal, JPG, PNG or WebP outputLocal browser processing

Remove EXIF tool

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Choose an image to clean metadata.
ResultResult size: -
Result
Before cleanup

Metadata scan

After cleanup
After cleanup

Need to clean many photos?Use Batch Metadata Remover.

How it works

  1. 1Choose an image with possible EXIF or GPS metadata.
  2. 2Keep the original format or select JPG, PNG or WebP output and quality.
  3. 3Download the re-exported copy, then verify it with the metadata viewer if needed.

Privacy and limits

  • Files are processed locally and are not uploaded.
  • Original-format JPG, PNG and WebP cleanup removes common metadata without recompressing pixels when supported.
  • Re-exported or cross-format output may change quality, transparency, animation or color profile behavior.

EXIF removal notes

The tool scans the source image first, then removes common EXIF, GPS and XMP metadata directly when possible.

When direct cleanup is unavailable or you choose another output format, it creates a cleaned copy. The result is practical for sharing rather than forensic erasure.

Common use cases

  • Removing GPS data before posting a photo
  • Creating a cleaner image copy for email
  • Removing camera metadata before publishing website images

Format notes

  • Original-format JPG, PNG and WebP cleanup avoids recompressing pixels when direct metadata removal is available.
  • JPG output is practical for photos and uses a white background for transparency.
  • A re-exported cleaned copy may save animated images as still images.

Original test sample

  • Choose a JPEG phone photo, clean it, then compare the before and after metadata status.
  • Use original-format output first when avoiding recompression matters.

Frequently asked questions

Are my images uploaded?

No. ImgShrink processes selected images in your browser and does not upload them to a server.

What metadata does this remove?

The tool removes common EXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, PNG text metadata and WebP metadata in the browser when the format supports local cleanup.

Is this forensic metadata erasure?

No. It creates a practical cleanup copy for sharing, but unusual metadata, color profiles and animation-specific data can behave differently by browser and format.

Why is an output format unavailable or different?

The browser controls image decoding and export support. Some browsers may not export AVIF or may flatten unsupported transparency.

Source and compatibility notes

This tool removes common metadata locally for supported JPG, PNG and WebP files. When the browser cannot clean the file directly, it creates a cleaned copy instead.

Last checked: 2026-09-07

Notes
  • No server-side image processing is used.
  • JPG, PNG and WebP cleanup can keep the original format without recompressing pixels when the browser can remove the metadata directly.
  • A cleaned copy may be re-encoded, and output format, transparency, animation and color profile behavior depend on the browser.

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