Remove Metadata

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Works with photos (JPEG, PNG, HEIC, RAW), PDFs, videos, and 100+ other formats — every format ExifTool can write to, so metadata is removed, not just hidden.

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Photos & images
APNG, AVIF, EXV, FLIF, GIF, HDP, HEIC, HEIF, HIF, INSP, J2K, JNG, JP2, JPE, JPEG, JPF, JPG, JPH, JPM, JPS, JPX, JXL, JXR, MNG, MPO, PBM, PGM, PNG, PPM, THM, TIF, TIFF, WDP, WEBP

Camera RAW
ARQ, ARW, CIFF, CR2, CR3, CRW, CS1, DCP, DNG, ERF, FFF, GPR, IIQ, MEF, MOS, MRW, NEF, NRW, ORF, ORI, PEF, RAF, RAW, RW2, RWL, SR2, SRW, X3F

PDF & design
AI, AIT, EPS, EPS2, EPS3, EPSF, IND, INDD, INDT, PDF, PS, PS2, PS3, PSB, PSD, PSDT

Video
360, 3G2, 3GP, 3GP2, 3GPP, CRM, DVB, F4P, F4V, GLV, LRF, LRV, M4V, MOV, MP4, MQV, QT

Audio
AAX, F4A, F4B, M4A, M4B, M4P

Metadata sidecars & profiles
DR4, EXIF, ICC, ICM, MIE, NKSC, VRD, XMP

How do I remove metadata from a file?

Upload your file using the form above — we strip the EXIF, GPS, and other hidden data, then give you a clean copy to download. Nothing is installed and no signup is required.

Avoid sharing too much with the world by removing metadata from files before you send them or post them online.

Many files can reveal your full name, location, and other information. Protect your privacy and safety by removing metadata from any files before sharing them.

When you remove metadata from your files by using the file upload form above, Remove-Metadata.com not only makes your file safe to share, but will also tell you how many potentially private items of metadata we removed.

What is metadata, and why is it a privacy risk?

Metadata is hidden information saved inside your files — the camera model, serial number, and often the exact GPS location a photo was taken. It travels with the file when you share it, which is what makes it a privacy risk.

Some metadata can be harmless. Most image files will have metadata about the resolution or DPI of the image, color space, shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. They may also contain information about the camera and lens used to take the picture.

That doesn't sound too scary, but when you add in things like the camera serial number, someone could find every picture ever taken with that camera. This would let someone link an otherwise anonymous picture with photos shared on your personal website or Facebook account.

Going further than that phones and cameras with GPS will record the exact location the photo was taken. This can make it easy for people to find where you live or where you are staying as you travel.

Not all metadata is a privacy or security risk, but some of it absolutely can be a real problem. It's best to be safe, and delete metadata from any file you plan on posting, emailing, texting, or sharing.