# ImageOptim privacy rating

macOS app that compresses images and removes metadata such as EXIF data, comments and color profiles, using drag and drop.

## Summary

ImageOptim scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the metadata removal criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://imageoptim.com/mac
- Source code: https://github.com/ImageOptim/ImageOptim
- License: GPL-2.0
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Metadata removal](https://privacyratings.com/metadata-removal/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0. | https://github.com/ImageOptim/ImageOptim/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/ImageOptim/ImageOptim |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free open-source app with no ads, supported by donations. | https://imageoptim.com/mac |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/metadata-removal/imageoptim/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/metadata-removal/imageoptim.md