# PNG Metadata Removal Tool Remove all metadata from PNG images to protect privacy and reduce file size > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/png-to-metadata-removed-png - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** png, metadata, remove, strip, privacy, clean, exif, iptc, xmp ## Overview The PNG Metadata Removal Tool allows you to strip hidden EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data from your PNG images, ensuring your privacy is protected and your file sizes are optimized. ## Inputs - **PNG Image** (file): Select a PNG image file... - **Metadata Action** (select): Note: Sharp removes all metadata by default. IPTC/XMP cannot be kept separately from EXIF. - **PNG Quality** (range): PNG quality level (1-100, higher is better) - **Compression Level** (range): 0 = no compression, 9 = maximum compression - **Adaptive Filtering** (checkbox): Use adaptive filtering for better compression ## When to use - Before uploading personal photos to public websites or social media platforms. - When you need to reduce the file size of PNG images for faster web loading. - To remove sensitive location or device information embedded in image files. ## How it works - Upload your PNG image file to the tool. - Select your preferred metadata action, such as removing all metadata or keeping specific data. - Adjust the compression and quality settings to balance file size and visual fidelity. - Process the file and download your cleaned, metadata-free PNG image. ## Use cases - Privacy-conscious users sharing photos online without revealing location data. - Web developers optimizing PNG assets for faster website performance. - Digital archivists cleaning image files for consistent, lightweight storage. ## Frequently asked questions ### What types of metadata does this tool remove? It removes EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata, which can contain information like camera settings, timestamps, and geolocation. ### Does removing metadata affect image quality? No, removing metadata does not change the visual content of the image. However, adjusting the quality and compression settings will affect the final file size and appearance. ### Is my data safe when using this tool? Yes, your files are processed securely and are not stored or shared with third parties. ### Can I keep specific metadata if I need to? Yes, you can choose to keep EXIF data or retain all metadata if you prefer not to strip it. ### What is the maximum file size I can upload? The tool supports PNG files up to 50MB in size. ## Related tools - [JPEG Metadata Removal Tool](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/jpg-to-metadata-removed-jpg): Remove all metadata from JPEG images to protect privacy and reduce file size - [Image Trim Whitespace](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-trim-whitespace): Remove whitespace and empty margins from images by detecting and trimming blank areas - [Convert PNG to 24-bit PNG](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/png-to-24bit-png): Convert PNG images to 24-bit RGB format for better color accuracy and professional use - [Convert PNG to Alpha Removed PNG](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/png-to-alpha-removed-png): Convert PNG images by removing alpha channel for better compatibility and smaller file size - [Audio Noise Reducer](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-noise-reducer): Remove background noise from audio files using various noise reduction algorithms - [Image Noise Reduction](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-noise-reduction): Reduce image noise using multiple algorithms including median, gaussian, and bilateral filtering - [Image Translation](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/image-translation): Apply translation transformation to move images horizontally and vertically. Visualize the translation matrix and see how pixel coordinates shift. - [Video Watermark Image](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-watermark-image): Add an image watermark to videos with customizable position, size, opacity, and timing ## Samples - [PNG Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/png-samples): Sample PNG images in different aspect ratios and resolutions - [PNG Viewer Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/png-viewer-samples): Sample PNG, BMP and AVIF images for the in-browser PNG Viewer - [Web Image Processing Python Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-python): Web Python image processing examples using PIL/Pillow including reading, saving, resizing, and format conversion - [Web Image Processing Go Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-go): Web Go image processing examples including image reading/saving, image resizing, and format conversion ## Related content - [Image Metadata Inspection, Orientation, and Privacy Cleanup](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/image-metadata): Inspect EXIF, IPTC, and XMP, fix orientation safely, decide between metadata editing and irreversible privacy removal, and verify the exported file no longer exposes unwanted data.