JPG / JPEG
EXIF data, including detected GPS metadata, standard XMP, and JPEG comment segments.
Remove private metadata from PNG files
Clean PNG metadata locally while preserving image data
Drop one file here, or choose it from your device.
One PNG file at a time. Maximum file size: 20 MB.
PNG cleaner
What metadata can a PNG contain?
PNG is a lossless image format that can contain metadata in additional chunks alongside the image data.
A PNG can include descriptions, software information, EXIF, modification-time data, or Content Credentials alongside its pixels. File Meta Cleaner removes the supported chunks it detects while preserving image and colour-management data such as ICC profiles.
The PNG is processed locally in your browser and retained chunks are copied without changing their contents. Only categories detected and verified as removed are included in the result.
How to remove metadata from a PNG
- Choose a PNG image, such as a screenshot or an exported graphic.
- Check which metadata categories are found and select Remove detected metadata.
- Download the cleaned PNG; its image data is preserved without re-encoding.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What PNG metadata can File Meta Cleaner remove?
The tool removes detected PNG text metadata, EXIF, modification-time data, and C2PA Content Credentials. The exact categories detected are shown before cleaning.
Can it remove GPS metadata from a PNG?
Yes, when valid GPS data is stored inside a supported PNG eXIf chunk. It is reported separately before removal. Learn more on the GPS metadata cleaner page.
Does the cleaner remove Content Credentials from PNG files?
The tool removes detected PNG caBX chunks used for C2PA Content Credentials. This does not guarantee removal of every possible provenance signal, watermark, or third-party detection method.
Will the cleaned PNG remain lossless?
Yes. The cleaner preserves PNG image-data and visual colour-management chunks instead of decoding or re-encoding the image. Dimensions and visible content remain unchanged.
Can a PNG contain metadata without EXIF?
Yes. Text chunks can store descriptions or software information independently of EXIF. A PNG may also contain modification-time or C2PA Content Credentials chunks. The cleaner checks each supported category, so a PNG without EXIF can still have removable metadata.