Image Metadata Viewer & Remover
Inspect EXIF and GPS fields, then re-encode a clean JPG, PNG, or WebP
About this tool
Image Metadata Viewer & Remover inspects a local JPG, PNG, or WebP file up to 20 MB with exifr. It lists available EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP, ICC, JFIF, and image-header fields, highlighting names commonly associated with location, owner, device serial, or other sensitive data. Removal decodes the displayed pixels into a canvas and creates a new image in the original format, which strips source metadata rather than editing individual tags. Re-encoding can change file size, JPEG/WebP quality, color management, animation, and less common format features, so review the output before replacing an original.
Scenario Recipes
Prepare a phone photo for a public issue report
Goal: Remove location and device details before attaching the image
- Open the photo and review highlighted GPS, location, owner, and serial-related fields.
- Create the clean image and download it under a new filename.
- Open the downloaded file again in this viewer, confirm sensitive metadata is absent, and visually compare quality before posting.
Result: A re-encoded sharing copy with a verifiable metadata-cleaning step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which metadata families can the viewer read?
Depending on the file, it requests EXIF, GPS, IPTC, XMP, ICC, JFIF, TIFF, and image-header information through exifr.
How does metadata removal work?
The tool draws decoded pixels into a new canvas and exports a newly encoded image, leaving source metadata blocks behind.
Will GPS location be removed?
The re-encoded output should not contain the original GPS metadata, but you should inspect the downloaded file before sensitive sharing.
Does removal preserve image quality exactly?
PNG pixels generally remain lossless, while JPEG and WebP are re-encoded at a high but lossy quality setting.
Can it preserve animation or uncommon embedded data?
No. Canvas export creates a single rendered image and can discard animation, color profiles, thumbnails, and format-specific auxiliary data.
Is the original photo uploaded?
No. Metadata parsing, pixel decoding, re-encoding, and download creation all happen locally.
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