Free browser tool
Image Metadata Cleaner
Remove embedded EXIF, GPS, XMP, C2PA and generator metadata by creating a fresh JPG, PNG or WEBP copy locally in your browser.
How to use this tool
- 1Select the image you want to prepare for sharing.
- 2Choose JPG, PNG or WEBP and adjust quality.
- 3Clean the metadata, preview the new image and download it.
Local metadata cleaning
Clean image metadata
Re-export an image through your browser to remove embedded EXIF, GPS, XMP, C2PA and AI-generator metadata where it is stored in the file container.
Original preview
Choose an image to preview it here.
Clean result
Cleaned image appears here before download.
Frequently asked questions
How does metadata cleaning work?
The browser decodes the image pixels and exports a fresh file, leaving the original embedded metadata blocks behind. Your original file remains on your device.
Where are my files processed?
Selected files are processed locally in your browser. Cobalt Tools does not upload or store them.
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