Remove Metadata from WebP Images
Strip EXIF, XMP, GPS and all hidden metadata from WebP images — free, instant and secure
Does WebP Store Metadata?
WebP is Google's modern image format designed for the web, but it supports the same metadata containers as traditional formats. The WebP container can carry an EXIF chunk (identical in structure to JPEG EXIF) and an XMP chunk (XML-based extended metadata). Both are optional — but they are routinely present in WebP files produced by cameras, smartphones and image-conversion pipelines.
When a JPG is converted to WebP by a browser, a CMS (WordPress, Shopify), or an image optimisation service like Cloudflare Images or ImageKit, the conversion typically preserves the original metadata. A photo of your home taken on an Android phone and uploaded to a CMS as a JPG can end up as a WebP on your site — still carrying the GPS coordinates from the original shot.
Google Photos exports WebP files with full EXIF intact, including GPS. Android screenshots saved as WebP carry device model and OS version. Stock photos downloaded from agencies may contain licensing and author metadata in XMP chunks.
Who Should Clean WebP Metadata?
Anyone publishing images on the web should check for metadata — especially photographers, bloggers, e-commerce sellers and developers. If you are building a site that accepts user-uploaded images and converts them to WebP, consider running MetaScrub's API on each file to strip metadata before storage. This protects your users' privacy by default and reduces your liability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WebP store EXIF data?
Yes. WebP supports optional EXIF and XMP metadata chunks. Files converted from JPG frequently carry over the original GPS, camera model and timestamp data.
Does removing metadata change WebP quality?
No. Metadata chunks are separate from the image bitstream. Removing them has zero effect on quality, colours or transparency.
Do CDNs strip WebP metadata?
Some do, many do not. Cloudflare Images, for example, strips most metadata during conversion. But direct file uploads or self-hosted conversions typically preserve it. Always verify with a metadata viewer.