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How to Use Strip Metadata: Complete Guide (2026)
Learn how to use strip metadata free online — no signup, no download. Follow our step-by-step guide below.
What is Strip Metadata?
Remove all metadata (EXIF, GPS location, camera model, creation date, software info) from images before sharing them online. Protects your privacy by stripping location data and device info. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, and AVIF.
- 100% browser-based — no data uploaded to servers
- Free to use — no signup required
- Instant results — no waiting
- Works on all devices — mobile, tablet, desktop
How to Use Strip Metadata: Step-by-Step
- 1
Upload an image
Drag and drop an image or click to browse. JPG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, AVIF are supported.
- 2
View current metadata (optional)
Toggle 'Show metadata' to see what info is currently embedded.
- 3
Strip metadata
Click Strip. A clean copy of the image is generated without any metadata.
- 4
Download
Download the cleaned image. The original (with metadata) is not modified.
Common Use Cases
Privacy protection
Remove GPS location data from photos before sharing on social media.
File size reduction
Metadata can add 10-50KB per image. Stripping it reduces file size slightly.
Professional sharing
Remove camera model, lens info, and software details before sending photos to clients.
FAQ About Strip Metadata
What metadata is removed?
EXIF (camera settings, GPS), XMP (Adobe metadata), ICC color profiles (optional), and software-specific tags.
Does stripping metadata reduce image quality?
No. The image pixels are untouched. Only the metadata blocks are removed. Quality is preserved.
Should I keep color profile (ICC) metadata?
If you're printing, keep it. If you're displaying on the web, you can safely strip it (browsers ignore embedded ICC profiles and use sRGB).
Ready to Try Strip Metadata?
No signup. No download. 100% free.