Remove Metadata from Images

Strip EXIF, IPTC, XMP and PNG text data from any image in one click. JPG, PNG, WebP and HEIC.

export-final.png Metadata hidden in an edited PNG
  • Software Adobe Photoshop 26.1 removed
  • XMP history 14 edit steps removed
  • Creator Jane Miller removed
  • Comment client draft v3 removed
  • Created 2026:09:30 11:04:52 removed
  • Pixels 2400 x 1600 kept
Image pixels stay identical. Only the hidden tags are removed.

How to remove metadata from an image

  1. Choose your images

    JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC. One file or up to 20.

  2. See what was found

    Every metadata field is listed by name before anything changes.

  3. Download clean copies

    Images are rebuilt from pixels only, so no metadata is carried over.

Types of image metadata

TypeWritten byTypical content
EXIFCameras and phonesGPS, device, date, exposure, serials
IPTCPhoto agencies, editorsCreator, captions, keywords, copyright
XMPLightroom, PhotoshopEdit history, ratings, original filename
PNG textEditors, AI toolsSoftware, comments, generation settings

Remove metadata from PNG files

PNG has no classic EXIF block in older files, but it can store just as much in text chunks: the app that made it, your name, comments, and for AI images often the full prompt and settings. Many metadata tools only look for EXIF and miss these.

Pixhide draws the image on a fresh canvas and saves a new PNG, so none of the original chunks survive.

Why clean metadata before sharing

  • Delivering files to clients without edit history
  • Posting AI images without prompts attached
  • Sharing photos without location or device
  • Publishing anonymous images
  • Archiving files with a consistent clean state
  • Reducing device fingerprinting

If the image also shows faces, plates or text you want to hide, use Anonymize a photo or Redact an image. Metadata removal never changes what is visible.

Privacy

Metadata is read and removed inside this browser tab. Your images are never uploaded.

Good to know

Editing or re-saving the clean file in another app can add new metadata. Make cleaning the last step before sharing. Batch mode handles up to 20 images per selection. There is no daily quota, so you can start the next batch right away.

Check a photo now. It never leaves this device.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I remove metadata from an image?

Choose the image on this page, review what was found, and click download. The clean copy is rebuilt from the pixels only, so no EXIF, IPTC, XMP or PNG text data is carried over.

Can I remove metadata from a PNG?

Yes. PNG files store metadata in text chunks such as creation software, comments, and sometimes AI generation settings. Pixhide exports a fresh PNG without any of them.

How is this different from the EXIF remover?

Both produce the same clean file. This page explains every metadata type, not just EXIF. The EXIF remover focuses on camera and GPS tags.

Does removing metadata change the image?

No visible change. JPG and WebP are re-encoded at high quality and PNG stays lossless.

Can I clean many images at once?

Yes. Drop up to 20 images and download a ZIP of clean copies.

Are my images uploaded?

No. Everything happens in your browser.