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Image EXIF Stripper

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Removes every kind of embedded metadata (EXIF, GPS coordinates, camera info, IPTC, XMP, ICC color profile, thumbnails) by re-encoding the image through a canvas. The cleaned file contains only pixels and a minimal header. Useful before sharing screenshots, posting photos online, or sending files to third parties.

The output contains only pixels — no EXIF, no GPS, no camera info.

How to use

  1. Pick the output format — JPEG (smaller, lossy), PNG (lossless, larger), or WebP (smaller than JPEG, lossy).
  2. Adjust quality for JPEG / WebP (PNG has no quality slider — it's always lossless).
  3. Drop an image, then download the cleaned copy with the Download button.

Frequently asked questions

Is anything uploaded?
No. The image is read, decoded, and re-encoded entirely with the browser's Canvas API — nothing leaves your device.
Why is the cleaned file sometimes bigger?
Re-encoding (especially to PNG) can produce a larger file than the original. Choose JPEG or WebP at ~90% quality for output usually smaller than or close to the original size.
Does it preserve transparency?
PNG and WebP preserve transparency. JPEG has no alpha channel — transparent areas become white.
Can I check that EXIF was actually removed?
Yes — run the cleaned file through the EXIF Viewer tool on this site; the metadata sections should all be empty.

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