Scrub HEIC Metadata Offline - 100% Private
Remove private EXIF metadata, GPS location coordinates, and camera tracking details from HEIC images offline in your browser.
Scrub HEIC Data - Remove Metadata & Convert
Securely remove hidden metadata from iPhone (HEIC) photos by converting them to clean, privacy-safe JPEGs.
The Problem with HEIC Metadata
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default format for iPhones. These files are packed with extensive metadata, often more than standard JPEGs:
- Precise Location: GPS coordinates with high accuracy.
- Live Photo Data: Embedded video snippets (sometimes containing audio).
- Depth Maps: 3D data used for portrait mode.
- Creation Details: Exact date, time, and device info.
Why Convert to Scrub?
HEIC is a complex container format. The most reliable way to ensure all hidden data is removed—including proprietary Apple metadata—is to convert the image to a standard, flat JPEG.
This process:
- Decodes the visual image.
- Discards the metadata container (GPS, Depth, Live Photo).
- Re-encodes as a standard JPEG.
Example: Privacy Protection
| Feature | Original HEIC | Scrubbed JPEG |
|---|---|---|
| Format | .heic | .jpg |
| GPS Location | ✅ Included | ❌ Removed |
| Live Video | ✅ Included (3s video) | ❌ Removed |
| Depth Data | ✅ Included | ❌ Removed |
| Compatibility | Apple Devices mostly | Universal |
How to Use
- Upload HEIC: Select your
.heicphotos from your iPhone or computer. - Convert & Clean: The tool converts them to JPEG and strips all metadata.
- Download: Save the universal, privacy-safe JPEG files.
100% Private Processing
Unlike many online converters that upload your personal photos to a cloud server, this tool performs the conversion locally in your browser. Your photos never leave your device.
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- Zero Uploads. Files never leave your local browser memory.
- Works Offline. Turn off Wi-Fi; all processing continues natively via Service Workers.
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