Privacy Tool

Strip. Clean. Share safely.

Remove hidden EXIF data, GPS coordinates, XMP tags, and text comments from PNG files. Batch process up to 20 files - pixel quality is never touched.

0px quality change
20 files / batch
100% free forever
Not sure what's in your PNG? Check your metadata first - it shows every hidden chunk before you strip anything.

Drop your PNG files here

or click to select files from your computer

Up to 20 PNG files  |  max 20 MB each  |  ZIP download for 3+ files

What Metadata Is Removed?

PNG files store invisible data in named "chunks" alongside the pixel data. Most of these ancillary chunks are harmless, but several carry information you may not want to share publicly when uploading to websites, social media, or clients.

eXIf / iTXt
EXIF Data
Camera model, lens, aperture, ISO, shutter speed
iTXt / XMP
GPS Location
Latitude, longitude, altitude from device sensors
tEXt / zTXt
Text Comments
Author, copyright, software name, creation date
iCCP
Color Profiles
ICC profile data embedded by editing software
tIME
Timestamps
Last-modification time recorded in the file
pHYs / oFFs
Physical Dimensions
DPI, print size, and pixel offset metadata

Why Remove PNG Metadata?

When you take a screenshot or save a PNG from Photoshop, Figma, or any editing tool, the resulting file often contains invisible metadata beyond the image itself. This data can reveal details you did not intend to share.

Common situations where this matters: uploading design mockups to clients (software watermarks in metadata), sharing screenshots on social media (device info embedded), submitting PNG files to freelance platforms, publishing images in legal or HR documents, or distributing logos and brand assets where embedded author data is unwanted.

Our tool detects exactly which metadata types are present before stripping, so you can see precisely what each file contained. Pixel quality is always preserved - only the invisible ancillary chunks are removed.

How to Remove Metadata from PNG Files - Step by Step

  1. Drag and drop up to 20 PNG files into the upload area above, or click "Browse Files" to select them from your device. Files are processed in parallel.
  2. Each file is automatically scanned for metadata chunks (EXIF, XMP, text comments, GPS data, ICC profiles, timestamps and more).
  3. The tool strips all ancillary data using pngquant and ImageMagick - the pixel data is never changed. You can expand each result card to see exactly which metadata types were found and removed.
  4. Download each clean PNG individually, or click "Download ZIP" when you have 3 or more processed files to grab them all at once.

Does PNG Actually Store EXIF Data?

Unlike JPEG, the PNG format does not have a native EXIF block - but EXIF data can still be embedded inside iTXt or eXIf chunks added by software like Photoshop, Lightroom, or iOS/Android screenshot tools. XMP metadata is typically stored in the iTXt chunk under the namespace XML:com.adobe.xmp.

The result is that many PNG files distributed online contain embedded author information, software signatures, and occasionally GPS coordinates, even though these are not required for the image to display correctly. This tool scans and removes all of these chunks while leaving IHDR, IDAT, PLTE and IEND - the essential image data - completely untouched.

Frequently Asked Questions

This tool removes all ancillary PNG chunks including: EXIF data (camera model, settings, GPS coordinates), XMP tags, text comments stored in tEXt, iTXt and zTXt chunks, ICC color profiles (iCCP), last-modification timestamps (tIME), physical pixel dimensions (pHYs), and background color hints (bKGD). The core image data in IHDR, IDAT and IEND chunks is never modified.

No - metadata removal never touches the pixel data. Your image will look completely identical before and after. The only exception is ICC color profiles: removing an embedded ICC profile means the browser will fall back to sRGB color interpretation. For most screen images this makes no visible difference, but for print-calibrated images with a specific color profile, you may see a very slight color shift in color-managed applications. If color accuracy is critical, leave the ICC profile in place.

Yes. Screenshots captured on some Android and iOS devices embed GPS coordinates in the file's iTXt or eXIf chunks. PNG files exported from photos (for example, via Photoshop or phone gallery apps) can also carry the original JPEG EXIF block, which may include latitude, longitude, and altitude. This tool detects and strips all such location data before you download the cleaned file.

Slightly, yes. Metadata chunks add extra bytes to the file. For most screenshots and graphics exports, the savings are small (a few kilobytes). For images with large embedded ICC profiles or XMP blocks, the reduction can be more noticeable - sometimes 5-15 KB. If your goal is maximum file size reduction, pair this tool with our PNG compressor which can reduce sizes by up to 80%.

Your files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed on our secure server, and automatically deleted after processing. We do not store, log, share, or analyze the contents of your images or their metadata. No account or registration is required. Files are purged from the server and are never retained beyond the processing session.

The PNG compressor focuses on reducing file size through lossy color reduction (using pngquant) and can shrink images by up to 80%. The metadata remover focuses purely on privacy and cleanliness - it strips invisible data chunks without changing the compression or visual quality of your image. You can use both tools together: compress first to reduce size, then strip metadata for a clean, private file ready to share.

PNG Optimizer

PNG to ICO Converter

Free online PNG to ICO converter for creating Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7 compatible icons. Perfect for desktop icons, app icons, and website favicons. No signup required - just drag and drop your images.


Drop your .png files here, or click to select them manually!

Up to 20 PNG files, max 5MB each.

Convert from URL
Converted files will appear here.

Drop a file above or paste a URL to get started.



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Convert PNG from URL

Enter the URL of the PNG file you want to convert to ICO:

Icon Sizes:

Select Icon Layer Sizes (px) to include in the ICO file.

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How to Convert PNG to ICO Files

  1. Upload your PNG image by dragging and dropping it onto the converter, clicking to browse files, or using "Convert from URL" for images hosted online.
  2. Select icon sizes using the checkboxes below. Choose multiple sizes (16x16 to 256x256) to create a multi-resolution ICO file that looks crisp at any display size.
  3. Download your ICO file individually or as a ZIP archive. Your icons are ready to use as favicons, desktop icons, or app icons.
Tip: Start with a square PNG at least 256x256 pixels for best results. For more tips, see the How to Convert PNG to ICO guide.

FAQ - PNG to ICO Converter

When converting from PNG to ICO, quality is generally maintained for the specific dimensions chosen. However, if your original PNG is smaller than the requested ICO size, some quality loss may occur due to upscaling. For best results, start with a high-resolution PNG image.

Yes, the converter fully preserves transparency from your original PNG images when converting to ICO format, making it perfect for creating transparent icons for websites and applications.

Unlike PNG files which contain a single image, ICO files can include multiple images of different sizes within a single file. This allows a single ICO file to adapt to various display requirements, making it ideal for icons used across different resolutions and contexts. For more details, see this guide on understanding the ICO format.

Absolutely! ICO files are the standard format for website favicons. After converting your PNG image to ICO, you can easily use it as your website's favicon to represent your site in browser tabs and bookmarks.

Converting PNG to ICO is necessary when creating website favicons, Windows desktop icons, or application icons. Browsers and Windows specifically require the ICO format for these purposes, even if your original design was created in PNG format.


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