About the PNG Metadata Remover
PNG is a lossless format: it never throws image data away, so text and sharp edges stay crisp and it supports full transparency. The trade-off is file size: a photo saved as PNG is often 5 to 10 times bigger than the same photo as JPG. PNG files can hold hidden text chunks with software names, authors and dates.
PNG metadata lives in text chunks (tEXt, zTXt, iTXt), eXIf chunks and timestamps. FileStripe removes those chunks and keeps the image data and transparency exactly as they were.
How to remove metadata from PNG images
- Add your PNG 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.
- LosslessThe image data is not re-compressed.
- BatchProcess many files in one go.
- PrivateEverything happens on your device.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata can a PNG file contain?
PNG 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 PNG Metadata Remover free?
Yes. The PNG 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 PNG 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 PNG 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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