How can I ‘quick export as a PNG’ without including resolution information or a color profile?

Question

Hello!

I used Photoshop 2020 and recently upgraded to 2024. With 2020, when I ‘quick export as PNG,’ it automatically exported the PNG without resolution information, as you can see in the picture. However, now with 2024, it includes the resolution information, which needs to be omitted for my work procedure.

I've tried everything I could, including Settings > General > Export > Quick Export Metadata > None, with no luck.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me figure this out. Thank you!

Stephen Marsh · Accepted Answer

You are correct, I had forgotten that things have changed in 2024:

Photoshop 2024 (25.4.0)

Output Method	Resolution Metadata (PPI)	ICC Profile

Save/Save As/Save a Copy	Resolution Metadata (PPI)	ICC Profile
JPEG	Retained	Retained
PNG	Retained	Retained

Export As	Resolution Metadata (PPI)	ICC Profile
JPEG Metadata: Copyright & Contact Info	Removed	Retained
JPEG Metadata: None	Removed	Retained
PNG Metadata: Copyright & Contact Info	Retained	Retained
PNG Metadata: None	Retained	Retained

Quick Export	Resolution Metadata (PPI)	ICC Profile
JPEG Metadata: None	Removed	Removed
PNG Metadata: None	Retained	Removed

Save for Web (Legacy)	Resolution Metadata (PPI)	ICC Profile
JPEG Metadata: All	Retained	Retained
JPEG Metadata: All Except Camera Info	Retained	Retained
JPEG Metadata: Copyright & Contact Info	Removed	Retained
JPEG Metadata: Copyright	Removed	Retained
JPEG Metadata: None	Removed	Retained
PNG Metadata: All	Removed	Retained
PNG Metadata: None	Removed	Retained

Generate Image Assets	Resolution Metadata (PPI)	ICC Profile
JPEG Default Settings	Removed	Removed
JPEG Custom Configuration File Settings	Removed	Retained
PNG Default Settings	Removed	Removed
PNG Custom Configuration File Settings	Removed	Retained

Adobe Camera Raw Save Options	Resolution Metadata (PPI)	ICC Profile
JPEG Metadata: All	Retained	Retained
JPEG Metadata: All Except Camera & Camera Raw Info	Retained	Retained
JPEG Metadata: All Except Camera Raw Info	Retained	Retained
JPEG Metadata: Copyright & Contact Info Only	Retained	Retained
JPEG Metadata: Copyright Only	Retained	Retained
PNG Metadata: All	Retained	Retained
PNG Metadata: Copyright Only	Retained	Retained

You might need to use Export > Save for Web (Legacy), or otherwise, third-party software such as ExifTool can batch remove the ICC and resolution values.

Stephen Marsh · Answer

That screenshot appears to be correct, there is no PPI or ICC profile.

Please upload an actual image for investigation if you think otherwise.

Edit: I can see that the attached image is more legible than the inline image on my phone, there does appear to be resolution info.

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