Remove hidden metadata from your images.
Photos carry more than what you see — capture location, device details, timestamps, and editing history are often stored inside the file itself. Upload an image, MetaClean strips it clean, and you download the result.
Drag and drop an image, or
JPG · PNG · WEBP
Up to 25.0 MB
Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, processed, and removed from the server afterward. See the privacy page for details.
How it works
- 1
Upload
Choose or drag in a JPG, PNG, or WEBP image.
- 2
Analyze
MetaClean reads the file to see what metadata is present.
- 3
Clean
Pick a quality preset, then the file is re-encoded without that metadata.
- 4
Download
You get the cleaned file, plus a list of what was removed.
What MetaClean does
Image metadata cleaning
Removes EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and embedded GPS data from JPG, PNG, and WEBP files.
Adjustable output quality
Keep the original resolution, or shrink to 1080p/720p as part of the cleaning step.
No account required
There's no sign-up, login, or password. Upload, clean, and download.
Clear processing status
You always know which stage you're in — selected, processing, done, or an explained error.
Files are not kept
Uploaded and processed files exist only for the duration of the request; see the privacy page for specifics.
Works on any device
The uploader and every page are built to work on phones, tablets, and desktops alike.
Why metadata matters
A photo taken on a phone can embed the exact GPS coordinates of where it was shot, the device model, the date and time, and editing software history. None of that is visible when you look at the file, but it travels with it when you share it.
What happens to your file
- Uploads are processed in memory or in short-lived temporary storage.
- Files are not stored permanently and are not reviewed by anyone.
- The cleaned file is returned directly to your browser to download.
- MetaClean does not require or collect an account, name, or email address.