Converter · SOTA Privacy-first · lossless JPEG
EXIF / Metadata Stripper
Strip EXIF, XMP, IPTC, and ICC metadata from JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and HEIC images. Remove GPS coordinates, camera data, author info, and all privacy leaks. Lossless for JPEG (no re-encoding).
How to Use EXIF / Metadata Stripper in 3 Steps
- Configure. Drop one or many images. Pixlane shows what metadata is present before stripping (GPS, camera, software, author).
- Process. Pick options: strip all metadata (recommended), keep ICC color profile (for print), keep orientation tag (so rotated photos stay rotated).
- Export. Download individual files or a ZIP of all stripped images. Privacy comparison before/after shows what was removed.
Why EXIF / Metadata Stripper on Pixlane
Images carry invisible metadata — GPS coordinates, camera model, date, author, even ink used for editing. Sharing a photo without stripping this data leaks your location and identity. Pixlane removes EXIF, XMP, IPTC, and ICC metadata client-side, with a lossless path for JPEG (strips metadata without re-encoding pixels) and re-encoding for PNG/WebP/AVIF.
- All Formats Supported — JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC — the full modern image lineup. Each format's specific metadata container (APP1 for JPEG, tEXt for PNG, EXIF chunk for WebP) is handled correctly.
- Lossless JPEG Mode — JPEGs are stripped of metadata without re-encoding — same pixels, smaller file, zero quality loss. Distinguishes Pixlane from tools that silently re-compress.
- GPS Leak Detection — Before stripping, shows exactly what sensitive data is present: GPS coordinates (with map preview), camera serial, software, author. Quantifies the privacy leak you're about to prevent.
- Orientation-Aware — Optionally keeps the Orientation EXIF tag so photos that use it to indicate rotation stay correctly displayed. All other tags are removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What metadata is in my photos?
Typical smartphone photos contain: GPS latitude/longitude, camera make/model, capture date and timezone, exposure settings, software used for editing, author if set. Beyond EXIF, XMP adds edit history, IPTC adds captions and ratings, and ICC adds color profile. Combined, it's a detailed fingerprint.
Why is lossless JPEG important?
JPEG metadata lives in APP1 segments separate from the compressed pixel data. Removing metadata only requires deleting those segments — pixels stay byte-identical. Tools that 'strip' via re-encoding lose quality unnecessarily. Pixlane's lossless path preserves image fidelity.
Does stripping remove the orientation?
By default yes — full strip is the safest privacy choice. But you can opt to keep the orientation tag, which is a small integer telling viewers to rotate the image. Without it, some images (especially from phones) display sideways.
Is this tool free?
Yes. EXIF Stripper on Pixlane is completely free with no signup required.