File metadata is hidden information embedded within a file—such as creation date, camera settings, author details, and GPS coordinates—that is not immediately visible.
Removing metadata protects your privacy by erasing sensitive details such as GPS coordinates, device information, and author data that could be used to track or identify you.
This tool supports images (JPEG, PNG), PDFs, videos, and common document formats like DOC/DOCX.
The tool extracts metadata using the exifr library and then re-encodes the file via a canvas element to strip out all embedded metadata.
Yes. All processing is performed client-side, ensuring that your file data is never uploaded to a server.
Re-encoding via the canvas typically preserves quality, though minor differences might occur depending on the file type.
Yes. The tool displays extracted metadata in a preview pane so you can review what information is embedded in your file.
Absolutely. The tool is completely free and web-based.
If the file type isn’t supported for metadata extraction, the tool will notify you. We may add more file types in future updates.
By removing hidden metadata, the tool ensures that sensitive information such as location data, device info, and creation details are not shared when you upload your files.