Remove Metadata from Image

Create a cleaner image copy before sharing by scanning metadata first, then removing common EXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, PNG text metadata and WebP metadata locally.

Before and after metadata statusJPEG cleanup without recompressionPNG and WebP metadata cleanupBrowser-only processing

Remove metadata 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 a JPG, PNG, WebP or AVIF image that may contain metadata.
  2. 2Review whether GPS, EXIF, XMP, IPTC, PNG text metadata or WebP metadata is found.
  3. 3Clean the image. ImgShrink removes JPG, PNG and WebP metadata without recompression when possible, then shows the after status.

Privacy and limits

  • Files are processed locally in your browser 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 can re-encode the image and may change quality, transparency, animation or color profile behavior.

Metadata removal notes

This page targets the broader privacy task: creating a clean image copy without common EXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, PNG text metadata and WebP metadata in the result.

It removes JPG, PNG and WebP metadata directly when possible, and creates a re-exported cleaned copy when needed, so it is practical for sharing rather than forensic destruction.

Common use cases

  • Removing GPS metadata before sharing a phone photo
  • Cleaning images before publishing on a website
  • Creating a metadata-light copy for email or support forms

Format notes

  • Original-format JPG, PNG and WebP cleanup avoids recompressing pixels when direct metadata removal is available.
  • JPG output is useful for photos but uses a white background for transparent pixels.
  • AVIF or cross-format cleanup may create a re-exported copy depending on browser support.

Original test sample

  • Upload a photo with EXIF or GPS data, clean it, then compare before and after metadata status in the panel.
  • Try original-format JPG, PNG or WebP first to avoid recompression, then use JPG or WebP output only when conversion also 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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