Inspect, edit, and verify
Practical image guides
Practical, sourced guides to photo metadata, local image processing, cropping, conversion, compression, and safer sharing.
What is EXIF metadata?
EXIF is one family of fields stored alongside image pixels. It may describe when and how a photo was made, but it is not the only kind of image metadata.
7 min02How to remove GPS location from photos
Inspect the file, remove readable location fields through local re-encoding, and verify the exact output before you share it.
6 min03What photo metadata can reveal
Metadata can add useful context or expose sensitive details. The risk depends on the field, the image, and who receives it.
8 min04JPEG, PNG, and WebP metadata compared
The three containers store pixels and metadata differently. Browser re-encoding can remove readable fields, but it can also change compression, color handling, and file size.
8 min05Do screenshots remove photo metadata?
A screenshot usually creates a new file, but the metadata in that file depends on the operating system, capture method, editor, and sharing flow.
5 min06How MetaRinse processes images locally
MetaRinse uses browser File, image decoding, canvas, and object URL APIs. Image bytes and extracted fields are not sent to a server.
9 min07How to verify image metadata was removed
Compare the original and cleaned file, re-inspect the exact download, and use a second trusted inspector for sensitive sharing.
6 min08Safe photo sharing checklist
Metadata is only one layer. Review visible details, filenames, links, permissions, rights, and local copies before sharing.
7 min09How to compress an image to a target file size
A maximum file size is a limit, not an exact destination. See how quality, resolution, format, and image content affect the result.
8 min10Blur, pixelate, or cover: how to hide details in a photo
Blur and pixelation can reduce legibility, while an opaque solid cover replaces the selected pixels. Choose the method according to what must remain hidden.
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