Clean the copy you plan to share
Photos can carry capture time, device model, GPS location, editing software, and other metadata. Before sending a public copy, remove EXIF data and export a version that contains only what needs to be shared.
Cropping, rotating, resizing, watermarking, and conversion are separate steps from metadata cleanup. A collection page helps keep those related photo tasks together.
- Remove EXIF data before public uploads.
- Crop screenshots to exclude private surroundings.
- Watermark images when ownership or context needs to remain clear.
Format choices affect privacy and size
A format conversion may strip some metadata, but it is not a privacy guarantee. Use a dedicated metadata cleanup step when location, camera, or author details matter.
After cleanup, use compression or format conversion to create a smaller sharing copy. Keep the original separately if you need the full-resolution version later.
Review before posting
Open the exported copy and inspect the visible image. Metadata removal does not hide text, faces, addresses, license plates, or sensitive UI elements that are still visible in the image itself.