Modern Image Format Cleaner
Clean metadata from modern image formats including HEIC, HEIF, AVIF, and WebP, with focus on GPS, device, software, XMP, EXIF, and creator-tool fields.
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Supported File Types
How It Works
Upload your file
Scan metadata
Remove, edit, compare, or generate report
Download your cleaned file
Files are automatically deleted after 5 minutes
Why this page is specific
Modern Image Format Cleaner is tuned for modern-image privacy checks, so the guidance below focuses on the metadata fields people usually miss for this file type.
Detection and Removal Scope
Best For
- Sharing HEIC, AVIF and WebP images publicly
- Checking HEIC, AVIF and WebP images before client delivery
- Reducing privacy risk before upload
Metadata Fields Checked
- EXIF
- XMP
- Make
- Model
- Software
- CreatorTool
Recommended Workflow
- Upload supported HEIC, AVIF and WebP images
- Review detected fields and risk score
- Choose the needed action
- Download before automatic deletion
What gets removed
- GPS location
- device identifiers
- AI generation markers
What stays safe
- File content
- Image, audio, video, or document quality
- Dimensions and colors
- Pages, layout, and readable content when possible
Privacy Level
High privacy: temporary processing, internal engines first, automatic deletion after 5 minutes.
Related GuidePrivacy Notice
Files are processed in your browser whenever possible. Some advanced file types may require secure temporary server processing. Uploaded and processed files are automatically deleted after 5 minutes.
Limitations
This tool removes common and supported metadata fields. Some complex files may contain hidden data that requires advanced processing. Always review cleaned files before sharing sensitive information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to help you choose the right metadata tool and share files more safely.
What is this tool best for?
Use it for HEIC, AVIF and WebP images when GPS location, device identifiers, AI generation markers should be checked before sharing.
Is my file private?
Files are temporary, internal engines run first, and all files are deleted after 5 minutes.
What metadata can Modern Image Format Cleaner detect or remove?
Modern Image Format Cleaner focuses on EXIF data, GPS location, camera model, XMP/IPTC tags, hidden thumbnails, and software history. It shows privacy categories first and removes supported hidden data when safely possible.
Is Modern Image Format Cleaner free to use online?
Yes. Modern Image Format Cleaner is free to use online for supported image workflows. It uses browser-first processing when possible and secure temporary server processing for advanced formats.
Are my files stored permanently?
No. Files are processed temporarily and private download links expire. The cleaned file is automatically deleted after 5 minutes.
Which file formats are supported?
This page supports .HEIC, .HEIF, .AVIF, .WEBP. The uploader still checks extension, file size, MIME type, and file signature before processing.
Will cleaning metadata reduce quality?
The goal is to keep the visible file usable. Some formats can be cleaned without changing content; others may need safe rewriting or fallback processing.
Can I preview metadata before cleaning?
Yes. When metadata can be read safely, the page shows general categories such as GPS, author, device, software, and creation date without exposing full sensitive values.
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File Size Limits
- Images: 5 MB
- PDF: 30 MB
- Video: 100 MB
- Audio: 20 MB
- Office documents: 30 MB
- Spreadsheets: 30 MB
For your privacy, this file will be automatically deleted after 5 minutes.
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