About the HEIC Metadata Remover
HEIC is the default photo format on iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It stores photos at roughly half the size of JPG, but Windows, many Android phones, websites and online forms cannot open it. HEIC photos also contain detailed metadata including the GPS location, so converting with FileStripe gives you a compatible file without that hidden data.
Because few apps can edit HEIC metadata, FileStripe decodes the photo and writes a fresh JPG that contains only the pixels: no GPS, no device info, no dates.
How to remove metadata from HEIC images
- Add your HEIC files.
- Metadata is removed automatically.
- Download the clean files or a ZIP of all of them.
Features
- Removes everythingEXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, comments and timestamps.
- HEIC to JPGOutputs a widely compatible JPG.
- BatchProcess many files in one go.
- PrivateEverything happens on your device.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata can a HEIC file contain?
HEIC files can contain the camera or phone model, capture date, GPS coordinates, editing software, author and copyright fields, and in some cases a small preview thumbnail of the original, unedited image.
Will the file size change?
Usually the file gets slightly smaller, because the metadata (sometimes including an embedded thumbnail) is removed.
Is the HEIC Metadata Remover free?
Yes. The HEIC Metadata Remover is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the HEIC Metadata Remover is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The HEIC Metadata Remover works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.
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