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.
ConV re-encodes images using local WASM codecs. Re-encoding discards EXIF, IPTC, XMP, and GPS metadata from the output file. Nothing is uploaded — your original files stay on your device.
Common use case: photographers, journalists, legal teams, and healthcare professionals who need to sanitize images before sharing or publication.
Key benefits
- Removes EXIF, GPS, IPTC, and XMP metadata on re-encode
- No upload — original files never leave your device
- Batch process entire photo collections
- Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF output
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 ConV
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Select output format (JPEG, PNG, WebP, or AVIF)
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The codec re-encodes each image, discarding metadata
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Download clean files — verify with an EXIF viewer
Limitations and realistic expectations
Metadata removal is best-effort. Specific container formats or unusual codec variants may retain some metadata fields. Always verify output files with an independent EXIF tool before use in sensitive contexts. ConV does not provide legal or compliance advice.
Frequently asked questions
Does ConV remove GPS coordinates from photos?
Re-encoding through ConV removes GPS metadata in the majority of cases. Verify with an EXIF viewer for critical use cases.
What metadata does ConV remove?
Re-encoding removes EXIF, GPS, camera model/serial, timestamps, IPTC captions, and XMP data embedded in the file.
Does metadata removal guarantee privacy compliance?
ConV does not provide legal advice. Metadata removal is a privacy-supportive step, but compliance with specific regulations depends on your context.
Can I remove metadata without changing image quality?
Lossless re-encode (PNG output or high-quality JPEG) preserves visual quality while removing metadata.
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