Solution
Remove EXIF and GPS metadata before publishing images
Images taken with smartphones and cameras embed metadata including GPS coordinates, device model, serial numbers, and timestamps. Publishing images without stripping this data can expose personal or sensitive information.
Deconveo re-encodes locally; many EXIF blocks, IPTC captions, GPS tags, and XMP payloads are discarded on outputs where codecs allow it.
Common needs: creatives, reporters, clinicians, attorneys, real-estate desks — anybody who prefers not to beam raw camera files through another vendor first.
Key benefits
- Removes many common EXIF, GPS, and camera-identifying fields on supported outputs
- Conversion runs locally — image contents stay on-device for optimization
- Batch-ready for photo collections
- JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF export options
Common use cases
- Photographers removing GPS from location-sensitive photos
- Journalists protecting source locations from EXIF data
- Healthcare professionals sanitizing clinical images
- Legal professionals preparing image evidence
- Real estate teams publishing property photos without location metadata
How it works
- 01
Drop photos into Deconveo
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Select output format (JPEG, PNG, WebP, or AVIF)
- 03
The codec re-encodes each image, discarding many metadata blocks
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Download files and spot-check with your preferred EXIF reader
Limitations and realistic expectations
Metadata removal varies by codec and container. Profiles or non-EXIF payload can remain. Always validate sensitive outputs independently. Deconveo does not provide legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Does Deconveo remove GPS coordinates from photos?
Re-encoding removes GPS metadata in many practical cases. Always double-check with an EXIF tool if the location data would be sensitive.
Which metadata is removed?
Typical EXIF blocks, many IPTC/XMP strings, and embedded GPS tags are dropped when the encoder path supports it. Edge cases can leave container-specific data.
Does metadata removal guarantee compliance?
Deconveo does not provide legal advice. Stripping metadata helps with hygiene, but your obligations still depend on context and jurisdiction.
Can I remove metadata without changing image quality?
Lossless re-encode (PNG output or high-quality JPEG) keeps pixels stable while removing most metadata.
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