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Metadata Privacy Cleaner

Inspect and remove common private metadata from images and PDFs entirely in your browser.

Free foreverRuns in your browserNo sign-up

Maximum 25 MB. The file stays in your browser.

100% private - runs entirely in your browser.

Your input, keys and passwords are never uploaded. Want proof? Load this page, then turn off your internet - the tool still works. For an exact check, open your browser's DevTools Network tab and confirm no data is sent when you use it.

About the Metadata Privacy Cleaner

Photos and documents can contain hidden camera, GPS, author, software and creation metadata. Removing it before sharing can reduce accidental disclosure.

Supported images are decoded and re-encoded locally, which strips embedded metadata segments. PDFs have common document-info fields and the catalog XMP metadata stream cleared using a bundled library.

Specialized file structures may contain information outside standard metadata fields, so highly sensitive documents still require an independent review.

Key features

  • JPEG, PNG, WebP and PDF support
  • Local processing with no upload
  • Common metadata detection before cleaning
  • Cleaned-file download
  • 25 MB browser-side safety cap

How to use

  1. 1Choose a supported image or PDF up to 25 MB.
  2. 2Remove metadata and review what common fields were detected.
  3. 3Download the cleaned copy and inspect it before sharing.

Examples

Remove photo metadata
Input: JPEG with EXIF/GPS segment
Output: Re-encoded JPEG without embedded EXIF segment

Frequently asked questions

Does the file leave my browser?
No. Inspection and cleaning run locally.
Will image quality change?
JPEG and WebP images are re-encoded at high quality, so their bytes and potentially a small amount of visual quality can change.
Is every possible hidden value removed?
No tool can guarantee that for every specialized file. This removes common embedded metadata and clearly states its supported scope.