How this metadata stripper works

This page removes image metadata locally. It reads what it can from the file in your browser, then creates a fresh local copy without the hidden EXIF data that often carries location, device, and timestamp information.

Most remove metadata from image tools upload the photo to a server. That means your image, and the hidden data inside it, leave your device before anything is cleaned.

This one does not. If you need a no-upload metadata remover, the architecture is what matters. Parsing, re-encoding, and download all happen locally, with zero network activity while you use it. Open DevTools and watch the Network tab while you strip a photo. Nothing happens.

Common questions

Is this metadata remover free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no sign-up, and no limit on how many images you clean.

Does my photo get uploaded?
No. The image is read, cleaned, and re-encoded entirely in your browser. You can verify this in DevTools under the Network tab.

What metadata does it remove?
The cleaned copy drops the EXIF payload from the source file, which is where GPS location, device model, and timestamp data usually live. It is not a forensic-grade file scrubber.

What image formats are supported?
JPEG, PNG, and WebP. Where the browser supports it, the cleaned image is exported in the same format you started with.

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