Image metadata is information stored alongside the picture. It can include camera settings, capture time, GPS coordinates, software names, descriptions and keywords. Not every photo contains every field.

Before sharing a photo publicly, inspect it for details you did not intend to share. Location tags can be particularly sensitive. Removing embedded metadata can reduce this exposure, but visible signs, addresses and recognizable places remain in the picture.

Use the original-quality option when you want to keep the encoded image data. If the tool asks you to convert an EXIF-rotated image, conversion helps preserve the displayed orientation. Save the cleaned file as a new copy and keep your original privately.