IMG_4410.HEIC
A clean JPEG with no GPS, device or date metadata.
Remove metadata from HEIC photos
Turn iPhone HEIC photos into clean JPEGs without location, device or date data. The new JPEG is checked so you can see it's clean.
Original metadata through decoding and creation of a new JPEG.
How do you remove metadata from an iPhone HEIC photo?
Make a new JPEG copy that leaves the metadata behind.
iPhones save photos as HEIC by default, with location, device and date stored inside. Many tools cannot edit HEIC metadata directly.
This tool decodes the HEIC in your browser and writes a new JPEG with no original metadata, then rechecks the copy for supported records.
You get a file that opens everywhere and carries only the picture.
What iPhone HEIC photos contain
| Location | GPS coordinates, altitude and direction |
|---|---|
| Device | iPhone model and lens |
| Time | Date and time taken |
| Extras | Live Photo link, depth data and HDR information |
How to clean a HEIC photo
Upload, convert, download.
Upload HEIC files
HEIC or HEIF still photos.
Create a clean JPEG
The photo is decoded and saved as a new JPEG without the original metadata.
Download and check
Check orientation and color, then share the JPEG.
What changes
A new file, not an edited one.
| Original HEIC | Clean JPEG | |
|---|---|---|
| Metadata | GPS, device, dates, edit info. | Removed |
| Format | HEIC or HEIF. | JPEG, opens everywhere. |
| Live Photo, depth, HDR | Supported in HEIC. | Not kept. Still image only. |
| Transparency | Possible in HEIF. | Not kept. JPEG has no alpha. |
Keep the original HEIC if you need HDR, depth or Live Photo motion.
HEIC and HEIF still images. Up to 30 files, 15 MB each. Images up to 50 megapixels; animated PNG and WebP are not supported. Free, no account.
Examples
What you get from common iPhone files.
IMG_4411.HEIC
The JPEG keeps the rendered photo. The depth effect is flattened.
IMG_4412.HEIC
The still frame is kept. The motion part is not part of the JPEG.
burst-sequence.heif
Image sequences are not supported. That file gets its own error and the rest continue.
HEIC metadata remover: common questions
Answers about results, privacy and limits.
Can I keep the photo as HEIC?
No. Browsers cannot write HEIC, so the clean copy is a JPEG. That also makes it open everywhere.
Does quality drop?
The JPEG is saved at high quality. It may be larger than the HEIC because JPEG compresses less efficiently.
Can I remove only the location?
Not in HEIC. Convert here, or use the GPS remover on a JPEG copy to keep the other details.
How do I stop my iPhone shooting HEIC?
Settings, Camera, Formats, Most Compatible. New photos are saved as JPEG.
How do I stop my phone saving location in photos?
iPhone: Settings, Privacy & Security, Location Services, Camera, Never. Android: open the Camera app settings and turn off Location tags (the name varies by phone).
Is the HEIC uploaded?
No. Decoding and conversion run in your browser.
Will the JPEG look the same?
Close to it. It is saved at high JPEG quality. HDR and depth effects are flattened.
Can I keep it as HEIC?
Not with this tool. It always creates a JPEG.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
Yes. It is free, with no account, credits or trial. The file and batch limits are shown on the upload box.
Do my files leave my device?
No. Files are read in your browser. Save your results before you clear the batch or leave the page.
Clean your iPhone photos
Free HEIC metadata removal, in your browser.