What’s new
Settings now stick. Strict mode and Keep orientation were only held in memory, so closing the app reset them to their defaults. Both are saved now and stay the way you left them.
Quick answer
Strip GPS and metadata from JPEG, PNG, WebP and HEIC photos, on your device.
ScrubPony removes the hidden metadata from your photos while leaving the picture itself untouched.
Phones write a lot into every photo you take: GPS coordinates, the exact date and time, the camera and phone model, and small embedded thumbnails. ScrubPony strips those out and writes a fresh, clean copy. The image data is copied through byte for byte, so the photo looks exactly the same.
It works on JPEG, PNG, WebP and HEIC, including the HEICs most phone cameras save by default. Pick one photo or a whole batch.
Everything happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded, no network is used, and the app asks for no permissions. Your original files are never changed. Every scrub produces a new copy that you can save to your gallery, save to any folder, or share straight to another app. You can also share photos into ScrubPony from any other app's share sheet.
The metadata handling is the same C core as the desktop ScrubPony, compiled into the app. It is open source under the Apache License 2.0.
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How to install
- Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
- Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
- Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
- If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.
Data safety
- Every file is checked against its published SHA-256 before it is listed.
- Files are scanned for malware on every update.
- The permissions each app requests are listed on its own page.
- Read the full safety policy for how we test, flag, and delist files.
Frequently asked questions
What is ScrubPony?
Strip GPS and metadata from JPEG, PNG, WebP and HEIC photos, on your device.
Who develops ScrubPony?
ScrubPony is developed by NorseHorse.
Which Android version does ScrubPony require?
ScrubPony requires Android API 29 or later.
What is the current version of ScrubPony?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 1.3.2.
Which license does ScrubPony use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists Apache-2.0.
Where is the source code for ScrubPony?
https://github.com/norsehorse-dev/ScrubPonyAndroid
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