The image pixels are redrawn onto a clean canvas. Always keep your original if you need its camera or capture information later.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What metadata does this remove?

Re-encoding removes EXIF blocks including GPS coordinates, camera details, timestamps, comments, and thumbnails.

Are my photos uploaded?

No. The browser redraws and exports the image locally on your device.

Will removing EXIF reduce image quality?

PNG remains lossless. JPG and WebP are re-encoded at high quality, which can cause a small generational change.

Which formats are supported?

JPG, PNG, and WebP images are supported in modern browsers.