Are files uploaded to a server?
No. The input file bytes are processed inside your browser. Some tools download their JavaScript libraries from public CDNs, but the files themselves are not uploaded.
Remove image metadata
Enable JavaScript to use the tool.
About this tool
Remove image metadata without uploading
A freshly exported PNG does not carry across the original EXIF block. This helps remove embedded camera location and other metadata from ordinary photos.
Before you start
This tool does not inspect visible identifying details in the picture itself. It is not a guarantee that every possible metadata type has disappeared.
Do I need an account or a paid plan?
No. The current version is free, has no registration and runs on devices with a compatible modern browser.
Does saving a fresh PNG remove every identifying detail?
Re-exporting removes the original EXIF block, but information visible in the picture itself remains. Review the finished image before sharing it.
Why image metadata deserves a quick check before sharing
Photos can carry information beyond the visible pixels. Depending on the device and software, metadata may include capture time, camera model, orientation, editing software and sometimes geographic coordinates. That information can be useful for organising a library, but it may be unnecessary when publishing an image publicly or sending it to someone you do not know.
NowConverter removes the original image metadata by decoding and re-encoding the picture. Re-encoding can also change technical details such as colour handling or compression, so keep the original if you may need its metadata later. Removing metadata is a privacy step, not a guarantee that the visible image itself reveals nothing about a location or person.
Practical checks
- Review location-related fields before posting photos publicly.
- Keep an original copy if capture dates and camera information are valuable to you.
- Remember that signs, landmarks and reflections can reveal information even after EXIF is removed.
Practical walkthrough · strip image metadata
Remove location data before sharing a photo
Example task: A phone photo is going to a public discussion thread and may contain GPS EXIF tags.
Try this workflow
- Inspect the original photo’s metadata if you need to preserve any information.
- Use the metadata stripping tool to produce a sharing copy.
- Inspect the exported file again and avoid disclosing location in captions or visible landmarks.
What to expect
A newly encoded image can lose common metadata fields; re-check the result because formats and browsers differ.
When to take extra care
Metadata removal cannot hide a recognizable address or location within the pixels. Preserve originals if capture date and camera details matter.