Image formats
Practical, tested guides to find, understand and remove the hidden data in your photos: GPS location, device details, dates and more.
Does PNG Have Metadata? EXIF, Text Chunks and How to Remove Them
PNG files can hold EXIF (eXIf chunk), XMP, text chunks with AI prompts or software names, timestamps and color profiles. See how to view and remove PNG metadata.
HEIC Photos and Metadata: What iPhone Users Need to Know
HEIC photos store the same EXIF and XMP metadata as JPEGs, including GPS and iPhone model. Learn where HEIC metadata lives and how to remove it safely.
ICC Color Profiles: The Metadata You Probably Want to Keep
An ICC color profile tells software what an image's colors mean. Learn why removing it makes Display P3 photos look dull and why it rarely affects your privacy.
JPEG vs PNG vs WebP: Which Format Should You Share Photos In?
JPEG vs PNG vs WebP compared for sharing: quality, file size, transparency, compatibility and metadata, with clear picks for photos, screenshots and the web.
WebP Metadata: What It Stores and How to Remove It
WebP files can hold EXIF (including GPS), XMP and an ICC profile in separate RIFF chunks. Learn how to inspect WebP metadata and strip it without re-encoding.
Why Photos Turn Sideways After Removing Metadata (EXIF Orientation)
The EXIF Orientation tag tells viewers how to rotate a photo. Remove it carelessly and portrait shots turn sideways. Learn the 8 values and how to fix rotation.
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