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Does Squarespace Remove Metadata?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 8:14 am

As technology advances, more and more people are turning to the internet to host their websites. One popular website builder is Squarespace.

Squarespace is a popular choice for many because it is an easy to use platform with various features that allow users to create a professional looking website. However, one question that many people have is whether or not Squarespace removes metadata from images.

Metadata is data that is embedded into an image file that contains information about the image. This can include things like the date the image was taken, the camera settings that were used, and the location where the image was taken.

Some people want this information removed from their images for privacy reasons. So, does Squarespace remove metadata?

PRO TIP: If you are considering using Squarespace to remove metadata from your photos, be aware that this may not be possible. While Squarespace does offer a photo editing tool, it does not specifically mention the ability to remove metadata. If you are concerned about privacy or security issues, you may want to consider using another photo editing tool that offers this capability.

The answer is yes and no. When you upload an image to Squarespace, the website builder will automatically remove some of the metadata from the file.

However, not all of the metadata will be removed and some of it may still be accessible depending on how you have your website set up. For example, if you have your website set up so that people can download your images, then the metadata will still be embedded in the files and anyone who downloads them will be able to see it.

If you want to completely remove all metadata from your images, you will need to do this yourself before uploading them to Squarespace. There are many ways to do this, but one popular method is to use a free online tool like Metapho.

Metapho allows you to quickly and easily remove all metadata from your images with just a few clicks. Once you have removed the metadata from your images, you can then upload them to Squarespace and they will be safe from anyone trying to view or access it.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.