Image metadata privacy

Removing metadata does not remove visible text, faces, screenshots, reflections, or information already present in the pixels. Review the image itself before publishing sensitive content.

Photos may contain location-like, device, orientation, timestamp, thumbnail, or editor markers depending on the source. Inspect metadata before public sharing or client handoff.

Converting HEIC, JPG, PNG, WebP, or PDF outputs can change orientation, color, compression, and metadata retention. Verify the final exported file, not just the original.

Image metadata cleanup is a practical sharing-copy step, not forensic sanitization. Keep originals separate and verify the cleaned output with metadata and checksum tools if needed.