Remove EXIF and metadata from PNG files
PNG files look harmless, but they can carry more than pixels. Modern PNGs may include an eXIf chunk with camera and GPS data, and almost all of them contain text chunks where software silently records author names, editing tools, source paths or even the full prompt used by an AI image generator. Screenshots often reveal the device and operating system that made them. MetaWipe parses every chunk in your browser, shows you exactly what is stored, and rebuilds the file with only the chunks the image needs to display.
How it works
- 1Drop your PNG files into MetaWipe — they are processed locally and never uploaded.
- 2Inspect the metadata view: EXIF, text chunks and editing traces are listed with a risk rating.
- 3Hit “Clean & download” to save a copy that contains image data only.
Frequently asked questions
Do PNG files really contain EXIF data?
They can. The PNG standard added an official eXIf chunk in 2017, and phones and editors increasingly write it. Text chunks (tEXt/iTXt/zTXt) are even more common and can hold arbitrary information.
Does cleaning affect PNG transparency or colors?
No. The image data and transparency are copied unchanged, and you can keep the color profile (recommended) so colors render exactly as before.
Are screenshots worth cleaning?
Yes. Screenshots frequently record the software, device or user path that created them — details you probably don't want attached to a shared image.