Privacy tool
Image Metadata Checker
Review basic image privacy and publishing signals before sharing a photo online. Learn why metadata, visible details and exported copies matter for safer publishing.
Free browser tool
Image Metadata Checker
Upload an image to review browser-readable metadata signals, file size, format and publishing readiness.
Drop your image here or choose a file
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, static GIF and basic SVG. Recommended visual limit: up to 15 MB.
Privacy-first: your image is analyzed locally in your browser.
Optional accessibility check. PublishPixel does not invent visual descriptions.
Scores are estimated from common platform guidelines and practical publishing heuristics.
Why metadata matters before publishing
Some image files can contain metadata such as camera model, timestamps, editing software or location-related information. Browser-based export may remove some embedded metadata, but it should not be treated as a perfect privacy guarantee across every browser, file type or workflow.
Metadata and visible privacy risks are different
Removing metadata is only one part of safe publishing. A photo can have no readable EXIF data and still reveal private information through visible details such as addresses, documents, screens, badges, reflections or location clues in the background.
| Risk type | Example | Action before publishing |
|---|---|---|
| Embedded metadata | Camera data, timestamps, GPS-related fields | Export a clean copy and verify with a dedicated tool. |
| Visible personal details | Names, documents, screens, IDs or addresses | Crop, blur or choose a safer image. |
| Location clues | Street signs, reflections, landmarks or house numbers | Review the full image, including background details. |
Photo privacy checklist
- Check whether the image includes sensitive visible details.
- Remove unnecessary metadata before public publishing.
- Keep the original private and publish an exported copy.
- Be careful with photos of documents, addresses or children.
- Verify privacy-sensitive images with dedicated metadata tools.
Can a browser check every metadata field?
No. Browser checks are useful for basic signals, but sensitive files should be verified with a dedicated metadata tool.
Does Canvas export remove metadata?
Canvas export usually does not preserve EXIF metadata, but this should not be treated as a perfect guarantee.
Should I publish original photos?
For public use, it is usually safer to publish an exported copy and keep the original private.
What else should I review?
Check visible details such as addresses, documents, screens, badges, faces and reflections.