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Metadata Remover And Inspector
Remove hidden metadata from your files.
Inspect private file details, create a clean copy, and verify the result without uploading your files to a server.
Runs locally·No account·Clean copy·Verification report
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Review your files
Upload files above, then follow a simple review path: inspect findings, remove supported metadata, verify the clean copy, and export proof.
0FilesNumber of files currently uploaded and visible in the workspace.
0FindingsNumber of metadata findings detected across all files currently in the workspace.
0CleanedNumber of files cleaned after you clicked Clean this file or Clean all files.
Cleanup settings
These settings apply when you clean a file. Essentials is the safest default.
Batch actions
Apply cleanup or export reports for all files currently in the workspace.
Upload files to enable batch cleaning and reports.
How it works
Clean metadata in three steps
Inspect & Clean
See what metadata exists and remove supported private metadata.
Verify
Download the clean file and audit report.
What is Metadata Cleaner?
A browser-based metadata remover built for private files.
Metadata Cleaner helps you inspect, remove, and verify supported metadata from images, PDFs, and Office files without uploading your files to a server. It works like a metadata viewer first, then creates a separate clean copy when you decide to remove metadata.
Use it when you need a simple metadata cleaner online for photos, PDF document properties, Word author details, EXIF data, XMP, IPTC, PNG text chunks, comments, timestamps, and other supported hidden file information.
Inspect first
We show detected metadata before anything changes.
Clean safely
We remove supported metadata from a new clean copy.
Verify after
We inspect the clean copy and show what remains.
Export proof
Download JSON, TXT, or branded PDF audit reports.
Why use Metadata Cleaner?
A cleaner workflow than a mystery upload box.
Many metadata remover tools ask for a file and give a download with little explanation. We make the process easier to trust by showing what we find, what we remove, and what needs review.
Browser-only processing
Selected files stay in this browser only while we inspect and clean supported metadata.
Original file untouched
We create a separate clean copy, so your original photo, PDF, or document is not overwritten.
Clear cleanup modes
Choose Essentials, Custom, or Maximum depending on how much supported metadata you want removed.
Audit-ready proof
Download a clean file with a report that explains removed, preserved, and remaining findings.
Workspace features
Everything you can do in one workspace.
Metadata Cleaner combines a metadata viewer, metadata remover, batch cleaner, and audit report generator in one local workspace. You can review each file clearly instead of guessing what happened.
Built for safe sharing
Clean metadata before files leave your hands.
Use Metadata Cleaner before posting photos online, sending PDFs to clients, submitting resumes, sharing Word documents, or publishing downloadable files. It helps reduce hidden file details without changing visible content on purpose.
Remove EXIF data before sharing photos.
Clean PDF author, creator, producer, and timestamp fields.
Remove Word, Excel, and PowerPoint document properties.
Verify the clean copy before you download or send it.
Before you share, check the hidden layer.
Metadata removal is not redaction, but it is a smart privacy step. We help you clean supported hidden metadata and clearly explain what still needs manual review.
Start with your fileWhat we handle
Clear rules before anything changes
Remove supported private metadata, preserve sensitive provenance by default, and clearly warn when something is audit-only.
Supported removal
EXIF, XMP, text chunks, comments, and document properties where supported.
Preserved by default
We keep C2PA/provenance metadata protected by default so authenticity information is not removed accidentally.
Audit-only warnings
Signed PDFs and complex hidden document content are clearly reported.
Privacy proof
Selected files stay on this device. Optional analytics loads only after consent and never receives file names, hashes, metadata, or file-derived data.
Original stays untouched
We create a separate clean copy for download, so your original file is never overwritten.
Related resources
Helpful metadata guides and tools
Use these pages when you want a more specific workflow or a deeper explanation before sharing files.
Metadata ViewerInspect metadata before deciding what to clean.Image Metadata RemoverClean supported EXIF, XMP, IPTC, comments, and image metadata.PDF Metadata RemoverRemove supported PDF document properties locally.Document Properties RemoverClean supported Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF properties.What Is Photo Metadata?Learn what image metadata can reveal.Does Removing Metadata Reduce Quality?Understand what changes when metadata is cleaned.
Metadata guides
Learn what your files may reveal before you share them
Read our practical guides about photo metadata, GPS data, PDF properties, and document author details, then use the matching browser-only tool when you are ready.
Photo metadata
What Is Photo Metadata? The Hidden Details Your Photos May Reveal
Understand what photo metadata is, what EXIF/GPS/XMP/IPTC can reveal, and when to inspect images before sharing.
Read the photo metadata guide →
Image privacy
How to Remove GPS Data From Photos Before They Reveal Your Location
Learn how to check for GPS/location metadata, remove supported location data locally, and verify the clean copy.
Learn GPS cleanup →
PDF metadata
How to Remove Metadata From a PDF Before It Reveals Author or App Details
See which PDF properties can be cleaned, why signed PDFs need care, and how to verify a clean PDF copy.
Read the PDF guide →
Document metadata
How to Remove Author Information From a Word Document Before You Share It
Learn what Word author metadata can reveal and how to clean supported DOCX properties before sharing.
Read the Word guide →Frequently asked questions
Questions to answer before you trust a file cleanup workflow
Based on common search intent and competitor FAQ patterns around EXIF, GPS, local processing, supported formats, quality, verification, and document limits.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. We built our workflow around browser-side processing. We read selected files locally in your browser, and this build does not include a backend upload path, account system, or file database.
How can I remove metadata online without uploading files?
Choose a supported file, inspect what we find, create a clean copy, and download it from this browser. The metadata remover runs locally, so selected files stay in this browser only.
What metadata can we clean?
We remove supported metadata such as EXIF, GPS-related fields, XMP, PNG text chunks, comments, and PDF or Office document properties where the file type supports safe browser cleanup.
Are we a metadata cleaner or metadata remover?
Both terms fit our workflow. We inspect hidden metadata first, then remove supported metadata from a separate clean copy while keeping the original file untouched.
Can it remove GPS location from photos?
Yes, when GPS data is present in supported removable metadata. The result is a clean copy, and the original file on your device is not changed.
Does metadata removal reduce file quality?
We avoid intentionally changing visible content for supported cleanup paths. Some formats require a new copy, so review important files before sharing.
Why does the file size change after metadata removal?
File size can change because metadata blocks, document properties, or internal file packaging are rewritten. A smaller or slightly different file size does not automatically mean visible quality changed.
Can I inspect metadata before removing it?
Yes. Our workflow is inspect first, clean second, and verify after. We group findings by privacy category so you can understand what was found.
Can this clean PDFs and Office documents?
Yes for supported document properties. Signed PDFs are refused by default, and complex hidden content such as comments, revisions, embeds, or active content is reported as audit-only.
Does this remove visible private content?
No. Metadata removal is different from redaction. We do not remove visible text, faces, addresses, document body content, or private information that appears on the page or image itself.
What does no metadata found mean?
It means we did not detect supported removable metadata in the file types we currently check. The file may still contain visible private content or unsupported hidden data that needs manual review.
Can I clean multiple files at once?
Yes. Add multiple supported files to the workspace, review the findings, clean all eligible files, and download clean copies or combined audit reports.
What happens to the original file?
Nothing is overwritten. We create a separate clean copy for download and leave the original file untouched on your device.
Why do we show review warnings?
Some content cannot be safely removed without risking file damage or false promises. We report those limits clearly instead of claiming every hidden item was removed.