A focused workflow, from source to download
- 1
Select an image and review the non-sensitive metadata summary.
- 2
Choose the cleaned output quality when applicable.
- 3
Re-encode locally and download the cleaned image.
Free · Browser-local
Image Metadata Remover
Re-encode an image locally to remove common embedded EXIF, XMP, and text metadata where possible.
Browser-local workspace
Processed locallyChoose an image to begin
Drop an image here
or choose from your device
You can also paste an image from your clipboardPractical uses
Clean images before posting publicly, sending to clients, or adding to documents where camera details and editing notes are unnecessary.
Privacy in this tool
PixelPrivate checks only for metadata markers and never displays sensitive location details. The image is re-encoded in your browser.
What to expect
Supported formats
JPEG, PNG, WebP, and supported browser output formats.
Important limitations
Detection is intentionally conservative and never exposes location values. Browser re-encoding removes most embedded metadata, but the downloaded file can still contain basic technical headers required by its format.
Tool-specific answers
Image Metadata Remover questions
What metadata can an image contain?
Common examples include camera model, capture settings, orientation, editing software, colour profiles, comments, and sometimes location coordinates.
Will the image rotate incorrectly?
PixelPrivate asks the browser to apply visible orientation while decoding, then writes the pixels in that orientation.
Does a smaller file prove metadata was removed?
No. Size differences mostly reflect re-encoding. PixelPrivate removes metadata by creating a fresh image from visible pixels.