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 and keeps supported outputs in HEIC. It removes supported GPS and metadata fields while preserving the original file separately.
Check before you share. Use the free browser checker to see supported GPS, device, timestamp, and editor metadata locally, or clean verified copies with NoTrace on iPhone.
FAQ
Will my HEIC become a JPEG after cleaning?
NoTrace keeps supported HEIC cleanup outputs as HEIC. Your original is also kept untouched.