Local browser processing

Remove EXIF metadata privately

PrivateConverts redraws the image to a browser canvas and exports a fresh file. This normally removes metadata such as camera details, GPS data and editing software tags.

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Local browser processing

This tool runs in your browser for supported images. No upload is required before processing starts.

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Drop an image here

Drag and drop, or use the button below. Processing happens locally in your browser.

Accepts: Browser-supported imageOutput: JPG
Waiting for an image

Export settings

These settings are applied before the image is exported locally.

No server upload is required for this tool. Very large files can still fail if your browser runs out of memory.
Tool guide

Why use this tool?

Photos can contain camera model, editing software, timestamps and sometimes location metadata.

Removing metadata before sharing can reduce unnecessary exposure of personal or workflow information.

This tool is intentionally simple: create a clean copy without sending the original photo to a remote service first.

How local processing works

The image is redrawn locally and exported as a new file. This avoids copying the original metadata blocks into the output.

The website still loads from PrivateConverts, but the selected file is handled by browser APIs on your device for this supported tool. In Developer Tools, local previews and downloads can appear as blob URLs; those are temporary browser objects, not server uploads.

Before converting private files

If a file contains personal photos, screenshots, client previews, location data or private notes, check whether the converter needs an upload. For this supported PrivateConverts tool, processing is designed to happen locally in your browser.

Related reading

Learn more about safer conversion.

FAQ

Common questions

Does it remove metadata?

The canvas method creates a new image file without copying the original metadata blocks.

Can it remove GPS data?

Yes, when GPS information is stored inside the original EXIF metadata.

Why does it export JPG?

JPG is practical and compatible for photos. Format selection can be added later.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. For this browser-based tool, the image is processed on your device.