Remove Image Metadata
Removes common EXIF and container metadata by re-encoding photos in your browser. It is for sharing images without common camera, location, or software details embedded in the file.
Runs in your browser. Files and results are not sent to Utilio servers.
Remove Image Metadata
Live preview. Files stay on this device.
Settings
What Remove Image Metadata does
Use Remove Image Metadata when you need to share photos publicly without embedded camera or GPS metadata.
When to use it
- Share photos publicly without embedded camera or GPS metadata.
- Clean images before uploading them to websites, listings, or documents.
- Create a privacy-safe copy while keeping the original unchanged.
How to use it
- Add the image file.
- Run metadata removal and export a cleaned copy.
- Keep the original only where the metadata is still needed.
What to check
- Visual content is not anonymized; faces, addresses, and screens remain visible.
- Some platforms remove metadata on upload, but cleaning it yourself is safer before sharing.
Data, formats, and limits
What stays on your device and what is sent
Runs in your browser. Files and results are not sent to Utilio servers.
Supported formats
Supported: PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF. Not supported: HEIC, HEIF, TIFF, BMP, SVG, PDF.
File limits and browser requirements
- Up to 40 MB per image
- Image decoding depends on the browser; some formats or color profiles may not open on every device.
- Very large pixel dimensions can exceed browser canvas or memory limits even when the file size is below the limit.
Known limits
- Image decoding depends on the browser; some formats or color profiles may not open on every device.
- Very large pixel dimensions can exceed browser canvas or memory limits even when the file size is below the limit.
Troubleshooting
- If the image does not load, check the file format and try opening it directly in the browser.
- If processing stalls on a phone or older laptop, reduce the image resolution and try again.
- If the result looks soft or too large, adjust quality, dimensions, or output format.
Common questions
What does Utilio receive?
Runs in your browser. Files and results are not sent to Utilio servers.
What is it useful for?
Use it when you need to share photos publicly without embedded camera or GPS metadata. Start by adding the image file.
Do I need an account?
No. You can use this tool without creating an account.
Can I use it on a phone?
Yes. For large files, complex previews, or careful review, a browser on a computer is usually more comfortable.
How do I get a reliable result?
Add the image file. Then run metadata removal and export a cleaned copy. Visual content is not anonymized; faces, addresses, and screens remain visible.
Which formats are supported?
Remove Image Metadata supports PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, AVIF. It does not support HEIC, HEIF, TIFF, BMP, SVG, PDF.
What file size works best?
Up to 40 MB per image. Browser memory and device speed can still affect large files.
Why did I not get the result I expected?
Image decoding depends on the browser; some formats or color profiles may not open on every device. If the result still looks wrong, try a smaller or simpler input and review the output before using it.
Does Utilio use my input or results to train AI?
No. Utilio does not use files, pasted text, settings, generated values, or results from this tool to train AI models.