Metadata Cleaner
Free Online Metadata Cleaner
This metadata cleaner removes EXIF, GPS, XMP, and hidden metadata from JPG, PNG, and WebP images in seconds. Everything runs in your browser, so your files stay on your device.
No signup required. No server upload. Use this metadata cleaner to batch clean images and download instantly.
Drop in your images to start
Upload one or more images. Non-image files are ignored automatically.
Click to upload or drag and drop image files.
Why Choose This Metadata Cleaner?
Built for practical, privacy-first workflows across social, ecommerce, and daily sharing.
Private local processing
Your images are processed directly in your browser with no server upload.
Batch metadata cleanup
Upload multiple images, clean them in one run, and export individually or as ZIP.
Before and after metadata check
See metadata field counts before cleanup and removed fields after processing.
Hash change visibility
Each cleaned file is re-encoded locally and shown with a changed hash preview.
Common format support
Works with JPG, PNG, and WebP for typical web, social, and marketplace uploads.
No install, no signup
Open the page, drop files, clean metadata, and download right away.
How to Use the Metadata Cleaner
Clean image metadata in four simple steps.
Upload your images
Drag and drop one or more image files, or click to select them from your device.
Review file details
Check file size, dimensions, and detected metadata field counts before processing.
Run metadata cleanup
Click Clean Metadata to re-encode files and remove removable EXIF and hidden metadata.
Download cleaned files
Download files one by one or export all cleaned images as a ZIP package.
Metadata Cleaner FAQ
Clear answers about EXIF removal, quality, privacy, and batch workflow.
What metadata does this tool remove?
This metadata cleaner removes common removable metadata such as EXIF fields, location tags, and other embedded text metadata where present. The exact fields depend on the source file format and how the image was created.
Can I remove GPS location data from photos?
Yes. If GPS metadata exists in the file, cleanup removes those removable location fields during re-encoding.
Does this work for AI-generated images?
Yes. It can remove embedded metadata fields and hidden data commonly found in exported AI-generated images, depending on what is stored in the original file.
Will this guarantee that platforms stop labeling my image as AI?
No tool can guarantee that. Metadata cleanup removes file-level signals, but platforms may also use visual or account-level signals that are outside file metadata.
Will image quality drop after cleaning?
In normal use, visible quality differences are usually minimal. Files are re-encoded to remove metadata, so file size or minor rendering details can change.
Can I clean multiple images at once?
Yes. Upload multiple files, clean them in one run, then download each file or export all as ZIP.
Are my images uploaded to your server?
No. Processing runs locally in your browser, so your image files stay on your device.
Why did my file size change after cleanup?
Cleanup re-encodes the image and removes metadata blocks, so final file size can become smaller or slightly larger depending on the file content and output format.
What is the difference between metadata cleaning and compression?
Metadata cleaning removes embedded data. Compression primarily reduces file size by changing encoding quality and format. You can combine both by using Image Compress after cleanup.
Can I convert format while cleaning metadata?
This tool focuses on metadata cleanup. For explicit format conversion workflows, use WebP Converter and then run metadata cleanup if needed.
Start Using This Metadata Cleaner Now
Use this free metadata cleaner to remove EXIF and hidden metadata with private local processing and batch download.