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Privacy & Workflow August 28, 2026 4 min read

How to Compress Images While Keeping Metadata

Maintain EXIF copyright, camera settings, and geotag info during file size reduction.

Community Insight Source (r/photography):

"How to compress photos without stripping EXIF metadata?"

Key Takeaways
  • EXIF data holds copyright, shutter speed, ISO, and lens info.
  • Luvia Pix provides options to preserve or strip EXIF metadata based on user preference.

While stripping EXIF metadata saves extra kilobytes, professional photographers require copyright tags to remain attached to compressed photos.

1. Preserving EXIF Tags

Choose whether to keep or remove EXIF headers when exporting compressed images.

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Summary

Preserve metadata when required for portfolio attribution, or strip it for maximum privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What metadata is stored inside photos?

Camera model, lens, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, timestamp, and optional GPS location.