Before sharing photos online
Remove location and camera data before posting on social media or forums.
100% Local - your files never leave your device
Remove metadata from your files
Clean files before sharing with clients, publishers, marketplaces, or social platforms. Inspect hidden EXIF, GPS, author, and timestamp data, clean the metadata locally, and download a safer copy. Metadata editing is also supported locally.
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Auto-detect metadata cleaner
Choose a file to clean or edit
Pick a file and continue in the matching cleaner.
100% Local Processing
Files stay on your device.
Remove All Hidden Metadata
EXIF, GPS location, device info, author, timestamps and more.
Works Instantly
No waiting. Clean your files in seconds.
Before / after
See the Difference
Compare a real file preview and the metadata fields removed from the clean version.
Sample Photo.jpg
Before Cleaning
GPS Location48.8566, 2.3522
CameraCanon EOS R5
Date TakenMay 12, 2024 10:30 AM
AuthorJohn Appleseed
SoftwareAdobe Lightroom
+ 12 more
cleaning step
Remove metadata
After Cleaning
GPS LocationRemoved
CameraRemoved
Date TakenRemoved
AuthorRemoved
SoftwareRemoved
+ 12 more
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Start with the file you want to clean.
Jump straight to photos, PDFs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or videos.
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Leak scenarios
Why remove metadata?
Hidden data can reveal more than you think.
Selling or publishing images
Avoid leaking authoring tools or editing history in your photos.
Sending documents to clients
Clean hidden author info, revision history and other sensitive details.
Privacy-conscious users
Prevent tracking through file fingerprints and metadata leaks.
How it works
Clean your files in 3 simple steps.
1
Open the cleaner and select a file
Choose the local file you want to inspect and clean.
2
We detect hidden metadata
We scan and analyze hidden metadata in your file.
3
Download a clean version
Download your file with metadata removed.
Learn More About Metadata
What is metadata in images?
Metadata is hidden information stored in files. For images, it can include camera settings, location, timestamps, and more.
Learn moreHow to remove EXIF data?
You can remove EXIF data using Metadata Remover. We do it instantly in your browser.
Learn moreDoes removing metadata reduce file size?
It can, but the size difference is usually small. The main benefit is your privacy.
Learn moreIs metadata dangerous?
Yes. Metadata can reveal your location, device info, and habits, which could be used to track or identify you.
Learn morePricing
Simple pricing for private file cleaning.
Single-file metadata removal and metadata editing are free and local. Upgrade when you want batch cleaning, all supported formats in one workflow, and future Premium privacy features.
Free
Clean and edit one file at a time locally in your browser.
$0
- Single-file metadata removal
- Single-file metadata editing
- Files stay in your browser
6 months
Premium Early Access
Limited launch offer
6 months of Premium access for batch workflows across all supported formats.
$12.99
$19
- Batch metadata removal
- Batch cleaning for all supported formats
- Mixed file-type batch workflows
- Future advanced privacy workflows
Frequently Asked Questions
Are files uploaded to a server?
No. The cleaning workflow runs in your browser, and your files stay on your device.
Is this a metadata cleaner or a metadata remover?
Both. Metadata Remover works as a browser-based metadata cleaner: it inspects supported hidden fields, removes common metadata locally, and lets you download a cleaner copy.
Is this forensic-grade sanitization?
No. It removes common embedded metadata, but it does not replace a professional redaction workflow.
Is it safe to use Metadata Remover?
Yes. Metadata Remover cleans common metadata locally in your browser, so your files stay on your device.
Do you store my files?
No. Files are not stored by Metadata Remover, and V1 has no upload-based processing path.
Does it affect image quality or file content?
The cleaner removes hidden details without changing the visible file content.
