Image tool

Image Metadata Cleaner

Create a fresh copy of a JPG, PNG, or WebP by decoding and re-encoding its pixels in your browser. This can remove many embedded metadata fields, but it is not a guarantee of complete metadata sanitization.

Drop an image here or JPG, PNG, or WebP · Maximum 20 MB · Processed on your device

Choose an image to get started.

Output formatChanging format may change file size and transparency.

Background for JPEGJPEG does not support transparency.

Original image

Your preview will appear here.

Dimensions and file size will appear here.

Re-encoded copy

Your output preview will appear here.

The output will appear here after processing.

Important: The image is processed in this browser; it is not uploaded for image processing. Re-encoding usually removes many embedded EXIF, GPS, and text metadata fields, but browser encoders can behave differently. This tool does not inspect or certify every metadata block, and should not be treated as a forensic privacy guarantee. Keep the original if you need its metadata.

How it works

Choose a supported image from your device.
Select PNG, JPEG, or WebP output.
Create and review the re-encoded copy.
Download it only after checking the preview and file details.

What does re-encoding change?

The browser decodes the image pixels and creates a new file from those pixels. This can remove many metadata fields carried by the original file. It may also change compression, quality, file size, color characteristics, and transparency depending on the selected format and browser.

For sensitive images, verify the downloaded file with a trusted metadata inspection tool before sharing. This utility does not guarantee that every possible metadata field is removed.

Image Metadata Cleaner