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PNG Metadata Remover

Remove supported PNG text, EXIF and timestamp metadata without recompressing image chunks. Inspect structure and CRCs, download the cleaned PNG and save an inspection report.

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1. Open a PNG

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PNG only · up to 20 MiB, 8 million pixels. Drop one file anywhere in the workspace.

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PNG structure

Load an original PNG to inspect its chunks.

Removes tEXt, zTXt, iTXt, eXIf and tIME chunks. Preserves compressed image data, alpha, animation, ICC profiles and rendering chunks. Does not guarantee every possible private/custom chunk is removed.

Optional: add a new text entry

KeywordUTF-8 value

This removes supported metadata chunks, not identifiable content visible in pixels. It preserves image chunks rather than redrawing the image, and does not promise to erase every possible private ancillary chunk.

Preview & findings

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Operation preview

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Load settings

Pixel operations work with browser-decoded 8-bit RGBA. They can discard source metadata, color profiles or higher bit depth. PNG compression compares decoded pixels, not byte-identical files. Animated images are rejected here; use animation tools instead.

When to use PNG Metadata Remover

Remove supported descriptive and EXIF metadata before sharing a still PNG.

Using PNG Metadata Remover

Remove supported PNG text, EXIF and timestamp metadata without recompressing image chunks. Inspect structure and CRCs, download the cleaned PNG and save an inspection report.

Open a still PNG or try the example. Check its dimensions and chunk findings.
Choose Remove metadata & download PNG to export a cleaned copy. The original file stays available.
Inspect the cleaned PNG or save an inspection report. Optional text entry editing is separate.

Example

Remove supported descriptive and EXIF metadata before sharing a still PNG.
This removes supported metadata chunks, not identifiable content visible in pixels. It preserves image chunks rather than redrawing the image, and does not promise to erase every possible private ancillary chunk.

Questions & answers

What is the main purpose of this tool?

Remove supported descriptive and EXIF metadata before sharing a still PNG. This removes supported metadata chunks, not identifiable content visible in pixels. It preserves image chunks rather than redrawing the image, and does not promise to erase every possible private ancillary chunk.

Are images uploaded for processing?

Image processing runs locally in your browser. Public pages can also load advertising and optional Analytics, as described in the privacy information.

Can I use large or animated images?

Still images are limited to 20 MiB and 8 million pixels. Animated images are rejected here; use the APNG or GIF tools.

Does export preserve the original file exactly?

Metadata removal preserves compressed image chunks and checks PNG structure. It removes supported text, EXIF and timestamp chunks, not every conceivable private chunk.