# Image Metadata Remover

Reencode pixels without original EXIF or embedded comments. Colour profiles are also removed.

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Category: Image Preparation

Reencoding can remove original EXIF and embedded comments while keeping a fresh representation of the pixels.

Inspect the output appearance, especially if the source relied on a colour profile.

## Inputs and controls

* One image or a batch: JPEG; PNG; WebP. Static images. Up to 4 MiB per file, 12 MiB total and 4 million pixels per image. At most six source images.
* Download format: PNG, preserves alpha; JPEG, flattens alpha; WebP, server support needed
* Quality. Allowed range: 1 to 100

## How to use

* Choose a static JPEG, PNG or WebP source. Check the displayed upload limits before processing.

* Set Download format and Quality. Review the selected units and options before preparing the output.

* Select Prepare image. Inspect the resulting preview, dimensions and file size, then download the output you need.


## Why use this tool

The fresh file avoids carrying the original metadata blocks forward.


## Before relying on the result

Compare the finished picture with its source. Visible picture content can still identify people or places, and colour profiles are also removed.

## Questions

### Does this guarantee complete privacy?

No. Visible picture content can still identify people or places, and colour profiles are also removed.

### What should I check before using Image Metadata Remover?

Prepare a supported source image and check Download format and Quality. Use the exact units shown beside the controls and replace any example values with your own inputs.

Source page last modified (UTC): 2026-10-04T18:22:35+00:00

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