Local Image Privacy Tools—Compress, Redact, Remove EXIF

Prepare sensitive images entirely in your browser: reduce file size, hide private details, and strip EXIF/GPS before sharing.

Last reviewed: April 2026.

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Image Compressor

Reduce JPG/PNG/WebP to target KB. Batch ZIP. Works offline.

Blur faces, hide plates, black out text. Strip EXIF/GPS.

EXIF/GPS Checker

Find hidden metadata and export a clean copy before sharing.

Upload-ready workflow

Not sure where to start? Check the file first, then fix the exact problem.

1. Check upload limits 2. Compress to target KB 3. Redact private details 4. Remove EXIF/GPS

Convert & fix

New: local utilities for formats that usually need an extra step before compress or upload.

90°/180°, mirror. Batch ZIP. Fixes sideways EXIF ignored by some sites.

HEIC to JPG / WebP

iPhone photos to JPEG or WebP. Quality slider, batch ZIP.

Each page as PNG (capped pages). Then compress or resize as needed.

Learn & trust

Step‑by‑step: 100KB/200KB, ZIP batch, TinyPNG-style workflows.

Research & docs

How compression and privacy architecture work (EEAT).

Why PixCloak? (Local vs Cloud)

Feature	PixCloak (Local)	Traditional Cloud Tools
Privacy & Security	100% Private (No Uploads)	Files uploaded to servers
Processing Speed	Instant (Uses your device)	Depends on internet speed
File Size Limits	Unlimited	Usually capped (e.g., 5MB)
Cost & Quotas	Completely Free	Paywalls & daily limits

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Compression & size

Compress to 100KB Compress to 200KB Download ZIP (batch)TinyPNG alternative Compression guide

Format & dimensions

Resize image Rotate & flip PNG ↔ JPG WebP converter HEIC to JPG PDF to image

Privacy & metadata

Remove EXIF/GPS Blur faces Hide plates

About

About / trust Algorithm & privacy docs

FAQ

Will my images be uploaded?

No. All processing runs locally in your browser; files never leave your device.

Which formats do you support?

JPEG, PNG, and WebP for compression and export. Tools vary; see each page for details.

Can I batch download results?

Yes. Use the compressor’s ZIP option or follow the batch download guide.