EXIF · IPTC · XMP

Remove Metadata from an Image

Need to remove metadata from an image before it leaves your device? ExifClean shows common EXIF, IPTC, and XMP fields—then strips those containers with a local re-encode so you can share a cleaner file.

Re-encoding drops EXIF containers. Does not remove text drawn into the image.

Preview

Choose a photo to inspect and strip metadata here

Metadata found

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What “image metadata” usually means

Beyond pixels, files may carry camera settings, software versions, author names, keywords, and location. Searchers looking to strip image metadata usually want those headers gone so a download or email attachment does not leak context.

Fields people most often clear

GPS and named locations
Date/time and timezone offsets
Make, model, serial, and software
Artist, copyright, and caption-style IPTC tags

Steps to remove metadata

Use the tool above and select JPG, PNG, or WebP.
Review the metadata list and risk labels.
Download a re-encoded copy with containers dropped.

What we do not claim

We do not promise to erase steganography or text painted into the image. Sister tools handle size (ImageToSize) and pixels (ResizeImg)—ExifClean stays focused on metadata privacy.

FAQ

What metadata gets removed from an image?

Typical EXIF and related tags such as GPS, camera make/model, timestamps, software, author, and many IPTC/XMP fields. Re-encoding drops those containers from the downloaded file.

Is removing metadata the same as compressing?

No. ExifClean targets privacy headers. For a smaller file size in KB, use ImageToSize. For exact width × height, use ResizeImg.

Can I see metadata before removing it?

Yes. The tool lists detected fields and privacy risk levels so you can review what the file carried before you strip and download.

Related guides

Need exact pixels?

Resize width × height with ResizeImg after cleaning.

Open ResizeImg

Need a smaller file too?

Compress to a target size with ImageToSize.

Open ImageToSize