Strip metadata from a photo
Re-encoding helps remove camera, editor, and location metadata before a file leaves your device.
Input
Upload image in browserOutput
Re-encoded image without embedded EXIF metadataImage toolsRuns locally
Local Image Metadata Stripper
Remove EXIF and editor metadata by re-encoding images locally before uploading screenshots, product photos, or support attachments.
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Privacy note: this tool runs in your browser; inputs are not uploaded. How privacy works
Image file
Processed image
Processed image details will appear here.
Image Metadata Stripper examples
Image Metadata Stripper use cases
- Remove EXIF metadata before sharing images publicly.
- Clean screenshots before attaching them to tickets.
- Create a fresh image export in a chosen format and quality.
How Image Metadata Stripper works
- The image is loaded into the browser.
- A canvas re-encodes the visible pixels into a new image file.
- The original file is not uploaded to LocalTools.
Image Metadata Stripper mistakes to avoid
- Metadata stripping does not blur visible private information in the pixels.
- Re-encoding can change file size or image quality.
- Some file formats and browser decoders may behave differently.
Image Metadata Stripper privacy and processing
No uploadBrowser-localNo accountThis tool runs in your browser. Inputs are processed on your device and are not uploaded to LocalTools.
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How to Remove Image Metadata Before Uploading
Strip EXIF and editor metadata locally before uploading photos, screenshots, product images, or support attachments.
Image Metadata Stripper FAQ
Does this remove visible sensitive information?
No. It targets embedded metadata. You still need to crop or blur visible secrets manually.
Is the image uploaded?
No. The image is processed in your browser.