Image metadata
See what is hidden in your photos, edit details on one image, or use Bulk cleanup to remove location or all embedded info from many files—then download a ZIP. JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and more.
Guide: image metadata editor online
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Check, edit, and clean hidden photo data in your browser
Pillar guide: How to Check and Remove Hidden Photo Data Before Sharing
A photo can reveal more than what you see: where it was taken, when, which camera was used, and even software names—stored inside the file.
Single image tab: read grouped details, fix author or copyright fields, or remove location or all hidden data before you share.
Bulk cleanup tab: clean many photos the same way (everything or location only), then download a ZIP—all on your device, nothing uploaded.
Photos often carry hidden information: where they were taken, which camera was used, capture dates, and software names. That is useful for archives but risky when you publish client work, listing photos, or screenshots online.
The tool reads those details on your device, groups them into simple sections, and shows privacy warnings when location or personal fields are present.
On JPEG, PNG, and WebP you can often remove location only or clear everything hidden without changing how the image looks. You can also edit or add common fields—author, copyright, description, camera, dates, location, and a few optional tags—even when the file started empty. Bulk cleanup cleans many files at once (everything or location only) and offers a ZIP download. Some formats need a few extra seconds on the first save while a built-in helper runs locally.
How the tool works
- Single image tab: upload a photo; everything is read on your device.
- Review the sections and privacy warnings (especially location).
- Click Remove GPS only, Remove all metadata, or edit fields and choose Save changes & download.
- Bulk cleanup tab: add multiple images, pick remove everything or GPS only, wait for the list to finish, then download files or a ZIP.
- Open a sample download again in Single image mode to confirm sensitive fields are gone before you publish.
Common use cases
- Remove location from phone photos before posting to social media.
- Check what is hidden in product or real-estate photos before sending them to a client.
- Add copyright or artist lines when exporting from a studio workflow.
Practical tips
- After saving or cleaning, open the download in the tool again if privacy matters—confirm location and author fields are empty.
- Cleaning hidden data does not remove visible watermarks or change what appears in the picture—only information stored inside the file.
Limitations to know
- Some technical camera fields (such as exact exposure settings) are view-only and cannot be edited here.
- Bulk cleanup removes hidden data only; it cannot apply the same custom text edits to every file in one step.
- Some formats re-save locally and file size may change slightly.
- Does not verify newer digital authenticity seals or hidden forensic marks inside pixels.
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Frequently asked questions
Does cleaning hidden data reduce image quality?
Usually not. On JPEG, PNG, and WebP the picture often looks the same because only stored information is changed. Some other formats re-save locally and file size may shift slightly.
Can I remove only location and keep camera details?
Yes when Remove GPS only is available for your file. If that button is disabled, use Remove all metadata to clear location together with other hidden fields.
Which formats can I edit or clean?
JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, GIF, TIFF, AVIF, and other common types. Everything runs in your browser—nothing is uploaded.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Reading, editing, and downloading all happen on your device.
Can I clean many images at once?
Yes. Use the Bulk cleanup tab, add your files, choose remove everything or GPS only, and download a ZIP when the list finishes. Editing author or copyright on each file is Single image mode only.