Metadata Remover
Remove hidden information like your location and device details from files before you share them.
Runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded Free, no sign-up Works on mobile
Choose photos or PDFs
JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC (Safari) and PDF
Photos: EXIF data such as GPS location, camera model, date and editing software is removed by re-saving the image. PDFs: author, title, creator software, dates and XMP metadata are cleared. Visible content is not changed.
How to use Metadata Remover
- Choose photos and PDFs.
- Metadata is removed automatically.
- Download the cleaned files, individually or as a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata do photos contain?
Often the exact GPS location, date and time, phone model and camera settings. Anyone with the original file can read it.
Does removing metadata change the photo?
The picture looks the same. JPEGs are re-saved at high quality, which may change the file size slightly.
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