Edit Metadata
Metadata Remover
Upload an image, review the detected metadata, and create a cleaned copy.
Remove metadata from images and PDF document-info fields, then download a cleaned copy.
Metadata Remover
Drag and drop your file here.
Results will appear here
Choose a file to see the result.
Suggested next step
After creating a cleaned copy, the next step is usually to verify it or compare it with the original file.
Next: verify the cleaned file
View Metadata
Open the cleaned copy again and confirm the unwanted fields are gone.
Next: edit what stays
Edit Metadata
After cleanup, add or fix the fields you still want to keep.
Next: compare before and after
Compare Images
See the original file and the cleaned copy together before you share it.
What this tool checks
Use this page when you want a share-ready image without the original metadata. It shows what was found first, then lets you create a cleaned copy.
- JPEG files can be cleaned fully, or you can remove common EXIF groups such as GPS, camera, software, author, and timestamps.
- PNG files can remove individual text metadata fields and common metadata chunks.
- PDF files can remove document-info fields such as title, author, subject, keywords, creator, and producer.
- TIFF, JPEG XL, and RAW files can be inspected here, but direct cleanup depends on browser decoding and is safer in a dedicated image converter.
For many common files, the file stays on your device while the tool runs. No account is required.
How to use it
- 1Upload the file you want to clean
- 2Review the detected metadata and choose what to remove
- 3Download the cleaned copy and check it again
What the results show
- Detected metadata shows what was found in the original file.
- The cleaned copy is the version you should review before sharing.
- If a file is marked review only, you can inspect it here but not clean it here.
Key terms
GPS metadata
GPS metadata stores location-related information such as latitude, longitude, and sometimes altitude.
EXIF
EXIF is a metadata standard commonly used in photos. It can include camera details, timestamps, orientation, and GPS data.
Metadata scrubbing
Metadata scrubbing is the process of removing or sanitizing hidden data in files before sharing them.
RAW metadata
RAW metadata includes deep technical camera data stored in uncompressed or minimally processed image formats.
Frequently asked questions
Will image quality change when metadata is removed?
A cleaned image is re-encoded by the browser, so file size and compression can change slightly. The purpose is to remove metadata, not to preserve the exact original bytes.
Can this remove metadata from Word or PowerPoint files?
Not directly. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint cleanup is safer in the original desktop app because those files can contain comments, tracked changes, embedded objects, and custom properties.
Can I remove specific metadata fields instead of everything?
Yes. For supported file types like JPEG, PNG, and PDF, you can choose 'Select individual fields' to pick exactly which metadata fields to remove from the exported copy.
What is the difference between sensitive cleanup, full cleanup, and selective cleanup?
Sensitive cleanup targets common fields such as GPS, device, author, software, and timestamps. Full cleanup removes all common embedded metadata. Selective cleanup allows you to choose specific categories or individual fields to remove.
How do I verify the cleaned copy?
You can open the cleaned file again in View Metadata or Compare Images to check the difference.
What file formats does this tool support?
Metadata Remover works with: JPEG images with full or selected EXIF cleanup, PNG images with text metadata and metadata-chunk cleanup, PDF document-info cleanup, WebP, GIF, AVIF, HEIC, HEIF, and BMP images with full image cleanup and TIFF, JPEG XL, and RAW images (DNG, CR2, NEF, etc.) for inspection before conversion.
What is this tool used for?
Use it for: Prepare travel or family photos for public posting, Strip author and tool names from PDF documents and Create a clean copy of an image for privacy.
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