Metadata Remover is a privacy-focused web application that removes hidden metadata from photos, PDFs, Office files, and videos directly in your browser without uploading files to any server.
Metadata Remover is a browser-based tool that scans files for hidden metadata — such as EXIF data, GPS coordinates, author names, timestamps, and camera settings — and strips them locally to produce a cleaned copy. It supports JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, MP4, MOV, and WebM formats. The application is developed and maintained by an independent team; no company name is prominently displayed on the site.
Key Features
- 100% local processing — Files never leave your device; all scanning and removal happens in your browser using JavaScript.
- Multi-format support — Works with photos (JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP), PDFs, Office documents (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX), and videos (MP4, MOV, WebM).
- Selective metadata removal — Removes EXIF, GPS location, device info, author, timestamps, camera model, and other hidden fields.
- Before/after comparison — Preview the metadata fields that will be removed and see the cleaned version alongside the original.
- Free tier — Single-file cleaning and editing at no cost; no account required.
- Premium batch processing — One-time $19 early access adds batch cleaning for all supported formats, MP3 tag support, ZIP downloads, and a client delivery privacy report.
- Dedicated cleaners — Separate pages for photos, PDFs, Office files, and videos, each optimized for the specific metadata types in those formats.
Who is it for?
- Privacy-conscious individuals — Anyone who wants to prevent location tracking or device fingerprinting when sharing files online.
- Photographers — Remove camera settings, GPS coordinates, and editing history before posting photos to social media or stock marketplaces.
- Professionals sending documents — Clean hidden author names, revision history, and timestamps from Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files before sharing with clients.
- Content creators — Strip metadata from videos and images before publishing on platforms that may extract and expose hidden data.
- Clean photos before sharing online — Remove EXIF and GPS data from JPG or PNG images before posting on social media, forums, or marketplaces.
- Sanitize documents for clients — Strip author, company, and timestamp fields from PDFs and Office files to avoid leaking sensitive information.
- Prepare videos for publication — Remove hidden metadata from MP4, MOV, or WebM files before uploading to YouTube or other platforms.
- Verify metadata removal — Use the before/after comparison to confirm exactly which fields were removed.
How does it work?
- Select a file — Choose a local file from your device using the file picker on the corresponding cleaner page (photo, PDF, Office, or video).
- Metadata detection — The tool scans the file’s embedded metadata fields and displays them in a readable list.
- Download cleaned version — After automatic removal, download the sanitized file with all selected metadata stripped.
Pricing
Metadata Remover offers a Free tier that covers single-file cleaning and editing. A Premium Early Access plan costs a one-time $19 for 1 year and includes batch removal, MP3 support, ZIP downloads, and a client delivery report. No recurring subscription.
FAQ
Are files uploaded to a server?
No. All processing occurs locally in your browser; your files are never transmitted or stored on any server.
Yes. Because files stay on your device and no uploads occur, there is no risk of data interception or server-side storage.
Does it affect image quality or file content?
The tool only removes metadata fields; it does not alter visible content, resolution, or encoding.
It removes common embedded metadata: EXIF data, GPS location, camera model, date taken, author, software, and other fields. It is not forensic-grade sanitization.
Is it free?
The basic single-file removal is free. Batch processing and additional features require a one-time $19 Premium Early Access purchase.
