PrivyTool

Image Tools

Remove Image Metadata

Re-encode photos to remove EXIF, GPS location, camera model, and other hidden tags. PrivyTool strips metadata locally — nothing is uploaded.

Preview appears here after you select an image.

Remove metadata

Re-encode the image to strip EXIF, GPS, camera, and other embedded metadata. Pixels stay the same; hidden data does not.

Canvas export rebuilds the file without EXIF tags. Choose PNG to keep transparency; JPG / WebP / AVIF for smaller files.

PNG keeps sharp edges; JPG/JPEG are smaller photos; WebP/AVIF are modern and usually smallest.

92%

Use 92%+ for near-lossless look, or lower to shrink file size while stripping metadata.

How to use

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Drop a JPG, PNG, or WebP that may contain EXIF data.

  2. 2

    Choose export format

    Pick PNG, JPG, WebP, or AVIF. Canvas re-encode drops embedded metadata.

  3. 3

    Download

    Save the clean file — safe to share without location tags.

FAQ

Do you upload my images?+

No. Metadata removal runs entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

What metadata is removed?+

Re-encoding through Canvas drops EXIF, GPS, orientation tags, camera info, and other embedded metadata that isn't part of the pixel data.

Does the photo look the same?+

Pixels are redrawn at the same dimensions. Lossy formats (JPG/WebP) may change file size slightly based on quality.

Is PrivyTool free?+

Yes. Basic image tools are free with no account required.

Related tools