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Remove Metadata from PNG Files For Screenshots and Design Exports

Clean PNG metadata before sharing screenshots, design exports, and image assets.

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Upload now to remove hidden metadata before you share.

Secure Cleaning Surface

Drop files to remove metadata

Encrypted in transit PNG

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Max 100MB per file (Free plan)

Use ExifX to strip metadata layers before you publish, email, or hand files to clients.

Queued, processing, failed, and timeout states are shown explicitly during cleanup.

No account required

Filenames anonymized

Why PNG metadata still matters

PNG files can include software and text chunks that are useful internally but unnecessary for public distribution.

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Product screenshots and UI captures
Design asset handoff
Public community and forum uploads

What You Get

Clean PNG files without changing visual output.
Reduce unnecessary metadata in exported design assets.
Use one workflow for screenshots and graphics.

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How ExifX protects your privacy

Clean in three steps. No noise, no friction.

Upload, clean, and download with a focused workflow built for remove metadata from png files.

Step 1

Upload securely

Drag & drop files. Encrypted transfer and isolated metadata cleaning.

Step 2

Strip metadata

Remove hidden metadata fields while keeping file content ready to share.

Step 3

Download & share

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

Supported Formats

PNG

Always upload the exact files you plan to share so the cleaned output matches your publish set.

Metadata Fields This Page Targets

Text Chunks
Software Tags
Creation Text
Comment Fields
Embedded XMP

Simple Pricing. Maximum Privacy.

Free Plan

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

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Pro Yearly

$120/yr $99/yr

Unlimited Files
Highest Priority Queue
Bulk Batch Uploads
1GB Max File Size
Save 17.5% vs monthly

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Why users choose ExifX

Built for privacy and speed.

Metadata cleanup

Remove common metadata fields from supported file types before sharing.

Anonymized outputs

Server-side filenames are randomized before processing so outputs are not tied to your original local naming conventions.

Quality-aware processing

ExifX is designed to keep visible file quality unchanged while metadata is cleaned.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Everything about remove metadata from png files and privacy.

Will this remove PNG transparency? ?

No. Transparency is preserved. Metadata cleanup does not change image alpha channels.

Should I clean PNGs before posting on forums? ?

Yes. It helps reduce hidden file context in public uploads.

Does ExifX store my files? ?

Files are deleted after download, and unattended temporary files are automatically removed shortly after processing.

Can I run this without creating an account? ?

Yes. You can clean files on the free tier, and upgrade only if you need larger limits or priority processing.