The file is read in browser memory and a new output is created without overwriting the original.
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Privacy & security
EXIF / Metadata Cleaner
Inspects device, date, software, GPS, and text metadata in a selected JPEG or PNG inside the browser. It re-encodes pixels through canvas to create a clean copy; the file is never uploaded to a server.
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What does this tool do?
Inspect sensitive JPEG and PNG metadata locally and download a clean copy.
APPLICATION AND DECISION GUIDE
EXIF / Metadata Cleaner: method and usage
Inspects device, date, software, GPS, and text metadata in a selected JPEG or PNG inside the browser. It re-encodes pixels through canvas to create a clean copy; the file is never uploaded to a server.
local file or files of a supported type within the disclosed size limit Confirm the shape first with a small example containing no personal data.
a downloadable new file, size and format metrics, and disclosed processing limits
Practical steps
- Select a JPEG or PNG up to 25 MB from your device.
- Review detected metadata and image dimensions.
- Generate and download the clean copy, then re-scan it if needed.
preserving the original and checking that output opens correctly, retains expected pages or frames, size, and visible quality
This is a pre-check, not a guarantee of identity, security, or regulatory compliance.
Suitable use cases
- Privacy before photo sharing
- Support-ticket screenshots
- Cleaning images before publication
Worked decision record
Inspect location, device, and capture-time metadata before sharing a photo publicly, then create a clean copy.
Choose your own test JPEG containing no sensitive person or document. Record the detected fields first, then download the cleaned file under a new name.
The clean copy opens in an image viewer, its pixels look as expected, and a second scan no longer exposes the targeted metadata fields.
Do not share if a rescan still finds GPS or device data, orientation or colour is damaged, or the format is unsupported; use another trusted export path.
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Guides for this tool
EXIF and Metadata Safety Before Sharing a Photo
Find location, device, capture-time, and editing traces, then verify the cleaned copy before sharing.
Read guide →Browser File Risk Scanning: Magic Bytes, Double Extensions, and Real Limits
Inspect extension, signature, macro, and bounded content signals without executing a file—and do not confuse triage with antivirus verification.
Read guide →ABOUT THIS TOOL
Frequently asked questions
What input does EXIF / Metadata Cleaner accept?+
local file or files of a supported type within the disclosed size limit Choose your own test JPEG containing no sensitive person or document. Record the detected fields first, then download the cleaned file under a new name.
What does EXIF / Metadata Cleaner return?+
a downloadable new file, size and format metrics, and disclosed processing limits The clean copy opens in an image viewer, its pixels look as expected, and a second scan no longer exposes the targeted metadata fields.
How should I validate EXIF / Metadata Cleaner output?+
preserving the original and checking that output opens correctly, retains expected pages or frames, size, and visible quality Do not share if a rescan still finds GPS or device data, orientation or colour is damaged, or the format is unsupported; use another trusted export path.
Does EXIF / Metadata Cleaner send or store input on a server?+
Tool input is processed in the active tab. Saving to the Workstation or transferring to another tool is a separate choice. Consider browser extensions and shared devices separately; the privacy page explains advertising and network connections.