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Remove Metadata From HEIC Photos — Free, In-Browser

Strip GPS coordinates, Apple device IDs, capture timestamps, and Live Photo motion data from iPhone HEIC images.

Why scrub metadata from HEIC?

HEIC is the default format for iPhone photos and contains rich metadata: GPS coordinates with sub-meter accuracy, your iCloud account, the originating device serial, Live Photo audio, and burst-mode IDs. Anyone you share a HEIC with can read all of this in seconds.

Common use cases

• iCloud shared albums
• Sending photos via AirDrop
• Uploading to dating apps
• Photos shared with strangers

Frequently asked questions

Should I convert HEIC to JPG first?

Not necessarily — we scrub the HEIC container directly. If you also want format compatibility, try our HEIC to JPG converter at /heic-to-jpg.

Does it remove Live Photo data?

Yes. Live Photo references and the embedded motion track are stripped along with the rest of the metadata.

What about Apple's Object Detection labels?

The Vision framework labels (faces, scenes) embedded by iOS are removed. Recipients won't see what your phone tagged.

Are my HEIC files uploaded?

No. SafeRestore runs the HEIF parser locally in your browser.

Open Metadata Scrubber

Use SafeRestore Metadata Scrubber to handle this directly. The tool runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.