Free Online HEIC Metadata Stripper

HEIC Metadata Stripper For Apple Photos

Apple's HEIC format stores rich metadata including Live Photo data and Location. Strip it before sharing to non-Apple devices.

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Free for up to 3 files · Max 100MB each · Secure RAM processing – no storage

Secure Cleaning Surface

Drop files to remove metadata

Encrypted in transit HEIC, HEIF

Drag & drop your files here

Max 100MB per file (Free plan)

No account required
Filenames anonymized

Why this matters

Sharing an HEIC file directly can reveal not just location, but the exact moment a photo was captured via "Live Photo" offsets.

How ExifX protects your privacy

Clean in three steps. No noise, no friction.

Our tool removes hidden metadata from remove metadata heic while preserving original quality.

Step 1

Upload securely

Drag & drop files. Encrypted transfer, processed in memory only.

Step 2

Strip metadata

Deep removal of heic metadata stripper headers – EXIF, XMP, IPTC, and more.

Step 3

Download & share

Get clean files instantly. Files auto-deleted after download.

Under the Hood

We parse the HEIF box structure to remove the Exif and GPS metadata boxes.

> Detecting HEIC, HEIF structure...
> Located Metadata Headers...
> Stripping sensitive tags...
> Rebuilding file container...
> Clean.

Tags We Remove

  • GPS Coordinates
  • Device Info
  • Author Data

Simple Pricing. Maximum Privacy.

Free Plan
$0
  • 3 Files per 24 hours
  • Standard Processing Speed
  • Max 100MB File Size
Pro Monthly
$10/mo
  • Unlimited Files
  • Priority Processing Queue
  • Bulk Batch Uploads
  • 1GB Max File Size
Start Monthly
Pro Yearly
$120/yr $99/yr
  • Unlimited Files
  • Highest Priority Queue
  • Bulk Batch Uploads
  • 1GB Max File Size
  • Save 17.5% vs monthly
Start Yearly
Why users choose ExifX

Built for privacy and speed.

Deep metadata removal

Complete deletion of EXIF, IPTC, XMP headers – not just hiding.

Anonymized outputs

Random filenames and no tracking pixels added.

Lossless cleaning

File quality preserved – no re-encoding or compression.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Everything about heic metadata stripper and privacy.

Will this convert HEIC to JPG? ?
Our primary goal is cleaning. If your browser supports it, we keep it as HEIC. Otherwise, we offer a clean JPG download.
Does ExifX store my files? ?
No. Files are processed in memory for metadata removal and are automatically deleted immediately after processing. We prioritize user privacy.
How long are files kept on the server? ?
Files are deleted immediately after download. We use automated scripts to ensure no residual data remains.
Will cleaning metadata affect file quality? ?
No. We use a lossless stripping process that removes only metadata headers without re-compressing media data.
Can I process multiple files at once? ?
Free plan allows up to 3 files. Pro plans support unlimited batch uploads with priority processing.
Does this work on mobile devices? ?
Yes. ExifX works in any modern browser, including iPhone and Android, for cleaning photos and documents on the go.

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