Remove metadata from HEIC photos
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Format) is what your iPhone saves by default. It's smaller than JPEG but carries the exact same EXIF, GPS, and device metadata — and some tools handle it poorly.
The HEIC catch
Many metadata removers either fail on HEIC or silently convert it to JPEG, bloating the file and losing quality. A proper tool keeps the format and the quality.
HEIC also commonly carries Apple's MakerNote block, which holds extra device data most cleaners ignore.
Cleaning HEIC the right way
NoTrace handles HEIC natively — it removes GPS, EXIF, MakerNotes, and Content Credentials while keeping the file as HEIC at full quality.
Clean it in one tap with NoTrace. See exactly what your photos and videos reveal, then strip GPS, device IDs, timestamps, and AI provenance — on your device, nothing uploaded.
Download on the App StoreFAQ
Will my HEIC become a JPEG after cleaning?
No — NoTrace keeps it as HEIC. The format and quality are preserved.