Free Online Remove Metadata from PNG Files

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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Metadata Cleanup Surface

Drop files to remove metadata

Encrypted in transit PNG

Cleanup preview

Fields this workflow targets when present

PNG

Text ChunksRemoved

Software TagsRemoved

Creation TextRemoved

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Max 100MB per file (Free plan)

Upload the exact copy you plan to publish, email, or send externally.

Progress, errors, and timeout states are shown clearly during cleanup.

No account required

Output names randomized

Why PNG metadata still matters

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

Page-specific cleanup

PNG metadata in screenshots and exports

PNG files are often used for screenshots and design exports, where hidden text chunks and software metadata can be easy to overlook.

Text chunks Comment, title, author, and other textual metadata stored inside the PNG.

Software tags Export tool or editor metadata that may not belong in public assets.

Embedded XMP Structured metadata from design and imaging tools when present.

Use This Page When You Need To

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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Recommended Workflow

1. Export the final PNG Use the screenshot or design asset that is ready to share.

2. Clean hidden chunks Remove metadata while preserving transparency and visible pixels.

3. Share the output Use the cleaned file for forums, docs, clients, or public uploads.

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
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1GB Max File Size

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$120/yr $99/yr

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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.