PNG Metadata Remover
Wipe EXIF, GPS, timestamp, and ancillary text chunks from PNG files while keeping the exact pixel data intact. Clean images before sharing or publishing.
Drag & drop a file here, or click to select
Max file size: 100 MB
Looking to view metadata instead? Go to the Metadata Viewer.
Why remove PNG metadata?
PNG files can hold hidden EXIF, XMP, and text chunks that leak location, device details, and editing history. Cleaning keeps your pixels identical while removing sensitive context.
Protect privacy in screenshots
Erase GPS, timestamps, and software notes embedded in PNG screenshots before sharing or publishing.
Remove editor fingerprints
Clear text chunks and XMP blocks that reveal the tools or workflow used to create your PNG assets.
Share transparent assets safely
Strip metadata while keeping transparency, color profiles, and pixel data untouched for web or design handoffs.
Secure PNG cleaning
We keep the original pixels intact while stripping PNG-specific metadata like EXIF, XMP, and text chunks, then delete the temporary file.
Upload your PNG securely
Drag-and-drop or select your PNG/APNG. The file is transferred over HTTPS and never stored after processing.
Detect and target PNG metadata
We identify PNG-specific EXIF/XMP blocks and text chunks (tEXt, iTXt, zTXt) to remove GPS, timestamps, and software notes.
Preserve pixels, alpha, and color
Cleaning is metadata-only—no recompression—so bit depth, ICC profile, gamma, and transparency remain untouched.
Instant download, immediate deletion
You receive the cleaned PNG right away. The temporary copy is purged immediately after processing completes.
What PNG metadata do we remove?
We target ancillary data that can expose location, device, or editing details while keeping the PNG pixels identical.
- EXIF and XMP blocks containing camera details, GPS coordinates, and timestamps
- tEXt, iTXt, and zTXt text chunks added by editors or export tools
- Software, author, description, and comment fields that can reveal workflow
- Creation, modification, and edit-history tags where present
- Embedded previews or proprietary chunks that store thumbnails or notes
- Application-specific tags (e.g., Adobe or Apple metadata) that persist through exports
- Optional location or device identifiers embedded by phones and tablets
- Hidden captions and custom key/value pairs stored in ancillary chunks
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing PNG metadata change colors or transparency?
No. We scrub metadata without re-encoding, so your bit depth, color profile, and alpha transparency stay exactly the same as the original PNG.
What metadata do PNGs store?
PNGs can include EXIF or XMP blocks, GPS coordinates, timestamps, software notes, and text chunks added by editors. We remove those while keeping the image content untouched.
Can you remove GPS or camera data from PNG files?
Yes. If your PNG includes EXIF with GPS coordinates or camera details, those tags are cleared so location and device info are no longer present.
Will the PNG file size change after cleaning?
Often it gets smaller because bulky EXIF, text chunks, and thumbnails are removed. Any change comes from stripping metadata only—not from recompressing pixels.