ExifPurge
ExifPurge removes EXIF metadata from photos, including camera details, location information and other technical data embedded by cameras or photo-editing sof…
What ExifPurge is
ExifPurge removes EXIF metadata from photos, including camera details, location information and other technical data embedded by cameras or photo-editing software. Its portable application can process a batch of images with one click. The maker provides a Windows download and says users can run it by downloading a ZIP file, extracting it and launching the application. A browser extension is also described for local image processing. That extension supports JPEG, PNG, WebP and animated GIF, and can remove GPS coordinates, dates and times, camera details, software history, IPTC and XMP fields, comments and notes. The listing says it preserves image format and pixel data without re-encoding, and keeps the ICC color profile by default, with an option to remove it. Users can download a cleaned image, copy it to the clipboard or view a summary of removed metadata. The extension listing says it makes no network requests and uses storage permission for settings. TIFF is not supported in the extension. ExifPurge is free and is identified as a Uconomix Technologies LLP product.
Good
- Removes metadata from batches of photos.
- Extension supports JPEG, PNG, WebP and animated GIF.
- Extension processes images locally, according to its listing.
- Preserves image format and pixel data without re-encoding.
- Free plan is available.
Watch out
- The extension does not support TIFF.
- The maker provides a Windows desktop download.
Who it suits
ExifPurge suits people who want to remove photo metadata in batches or clean supported images through a browser extension. It may be particularly relevant when location or camera details should not remain embedded in shared images.
Verdict
ExifPurge offers free metadata removal through a portable application and a browser extension with local processing. Check the extension’s format limits if your images include TIFF files.
The facts
Each one read from ExifPurge's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Batch processing
- The maker says users can remove metadata from a batch of photos with one click.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Color profiles
- The extension keeps the ICC color profile by default and offers a toggle to remove it.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Download instructions
- The maker instructs users to download a ZIP file, extract the application and run it.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Extension formats
- The extension listing names JPEG, PNG, WebP, and animated GIF as supported formats.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Extension limitations
- The listing says TIFF is not supported because browsers cannot reliably decode it.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Extension privacy
- The listing says the extension processes images locally, makes zero network requests, and uses storage permission for settings.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Integrations
- The maker's page describes standalone photo processing and does not state any integrations.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Lossless processing
- The listing says the extension preserves the original image format and pixel data without re-encoding.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Metadata removed
- It removes camera, location and other technical information embedded in photos by cameras or photo editing software.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Metadata types
- The extension listing says it removes GPS coordinates, date and time, camera details, software history, IPTC and XMP fields, comments, and notes.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Output options
- The extension can download a cleaned copy, copy the image to the system clipboard, and show a summary of removed metadata.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- EXIF Purge is a small portable application that removes EXIF metadata from multiple images at once.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Security and trust
- The maker's product page does not state security certifications, compliance claims or specific file handling practices.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Support
- The Chrome Web Store listing directs users to the developer's support site for questions, suggestions, or problems.checked 9 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Browser extension
- A Chrome Web Store listing describes an ExifPurge extension for removing image metadata locally.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Platform
- The maker provides a Windows download.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Portable app
- The maker describes EXIF Purge as a portable application.checked 9 Oct 2001
The company
- Maker
- The product page identifies EXIF Purge as a product of Uconomix Technologies LLP.checked 9 Oct 2001
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