How to Remove Metadata

Complete guide to removing hidden data from your files. Protect your privacy with professional metadata removal techniques.

What is Metadata?

Metadata is hidden information embedded in digital files that reveals details about when, where, and how the file was created. This data can expose sensitive personal information without your knowledge.

Privacy Risk

Photos can contain GPS coordinates revealing your exact location

Professional Security

Documents can expose company names and internal information

Identity Exposure

Files can contain device information and user account details

Types of Metadata to Remove

EXIF Data
High Risk

Camera settings, device model, timestamp, GPS coordinates

Camera make/modelGPS locationDate/time takenCamera settings
Document Properties
Medium Risk

Author name, creation date, editing history, comments

Author nameCompany nameLast modified byDocument statistics
System Metadata
Medium Risk

File paths, user accounts, software versions

File creation pathSoftware usedSystem usernameOS information
Hidden Content
High Risk

Deleted text, revision history, embedded objects

Tracked changesCommentsHidden textEmbedded files

Step-by-Step Metadata Removal

Follow these simple steps to completely remove metadata from any file type

1

Select Your Files

Drag and drop files or click to browse and select the files you want to clean.

Supports 47+ file formats
Batch processing available
Maximum file size: 100MB (Pro), Unlimited (Enterprise)
2

Automatic Analysis

Our tool automatically detects and analyzes all metadata in your files.

Real-time metadata detection
Comprehensive scanning
Preview of data to be removed
3

Privacy Processing

All metadata is removed locally in your browser - no uploads required.

100% client-side processing
Files never leave your device
Complete privacy guarantee
4

Download Clean Files

Download your privacy-protected files with all metadata safely removed.

Original quality preserved
Instant download
Secure file handling

Metadata Removal by File Type

Photos & Images - Metadata Removal

Remove EXIF data, GPS coordinates, and camera information from your photos

Supported Formats

JPEGPNGGIFWebPTIFFBMPHEICHEIF

Quick Tips

Drag and drop multiple files for batch processing
Preview metadata before removal
Original file quality is preserved

Why Remove Metadata?

Protecting your privacy and security in the digital age

Personal Privacy

Prevent location tracking, device identification, and personal data exposure when sharing files online.

Professional Security

Protect corporate information, client data, and sensitive business details from accidental disclosure.

Compliance Ready

Meet GDPR, HIPAA, and other data protection requirements by ensuring no hidden data is shared.

Ready to Protect Your Privacy?

Start removing metadata from your files today with our privacy-first tool. No uploads, no registration required.

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