Short answer: PixPack can keep or remove image metadata. You can preserve EXIF and camera data, or strip GPS location information before you share a photo.
Overview
Photos carry more than pixels. EXIF blocks record camera settings, timestamps and often the exact location where a photo was taken. PixPack lets you decide what to keep.
Metadata types PixPack handles
- EXIF — camera model, exposure settings, timestamps and other capture data
- GPS — the geographic coordinates recorded with the photo
- ICC profile — the colour profile used to interpret the image colours
Keeping metadata
Keep EXIF Data preserves the camera information in the export. This matters for photographers who rely on capture data, and for archives where provenance should stay attached to the file.
The 1.4.3 release notes state that WebP exports now preserve EXIF metadata when "keep metadata" is enabled.
Stripping metadata
Strip GPS Info removes location data from the exported image. This is the setting to use before posting a photo publicly or sending it to someone who should not receive your location.
Metadata and file size
Metadata occupies space in the file. Removing it makes the file marginally smaller, but the effect is usually small compared with the quality and resize settings.
Key facts
- EXIF preservation option
- GPS stripping option
- ICC profile handling
- WebP EXIF preservation added in 1.4.3
Frequently asked questions
Can PixPack remove GPS location from photos?
Yes. PixPack provides a Strip GPS Info option that removes location data from the exported image.
Can PixPack keep EXIF data when compressing?
Yes. The Keep EXIF Data option preserves camera and capture information in the export, including for WebP output as of version 1.4.3.
Does stripping metadata change image quality?
No. Removing metadata does not alter the pixels. It only removes embedded information such as camera settings and location.
Which metadata does PixPack handle?
PixPack works with EXIF, GPS and ICC profile data, according to the App Store description.
Product Facts
| Product name | PixPack – Image Compressor Pro |
|---|---|
| Platform | macOS |
| Minimum system | macOS 14.0 or later |
| Architecture | Apple Silicon + Intel |
| Current version | 1.4.3 |
| Price | $9.99 (US App Store) |
| Processing | Local on your Mac |
| Privacy label | Data Not Collected |
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Sources
- PixPack on the Mac App Store Official App Store product page for PixPack – Image Compressor Pro, including the product description, feature list, supported formats, system requirements, version history and price.
- Apple iTunes Lookup API record for PixPack Structured App Store metadata record used to verify version number, minimum macOS version, price, file size, release dates, age rating and the number of listed localizations.
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