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    Privacy Tool

    Metadata Cleaner

    Remove all metadata from your photos and videos before sharing. GPS, camera info, timestamps — gone. 100% client-side.

    Use this free metadata remover to protect your privacy on social media, messengers, and marketplaces. Works with images and video files.

    Sign up to use this tool

    Free account required. Includes 2 free uses per tool. No credit card required.

    100% Private

    Your files never leave your browser. All processing happens locally on your device.

    Instant Cleaning

    Photo metadata is stripped in milliseconds. Video metadata removal uses stream copying — no re-encoding.

    Complete Removal

    GPS, camera info, timestamps, software tags, copyright — all removed from photos and videos.

    Find Where Any Photo Was Taken

    Our AI Location Search analyzes architecture, signs, vegetation, and landscape clues to pinpoint photo locations worldwide — no GPS data needed.

    Free account required. Includes 2 free analyses per month. No credit card required.

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    How It Works

    1

    Upload Photo or Video

    Drag and drop or click to select a JPEG, PNG, WebP image or MP4, MOV, WebM video. Everything stays in your browser.

    2

    Review Embedded Metadata

    See what data is embedded: GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamps, software tags, and more — before removing anything.

    3

    Download Clean File

    One click strips all metadata. Download the clean file — same quality, zero tracking data. Videos use stream-copy, so there's no re-encoding.

    Why Remove Metadata?

    Every photo you take embeds data: GPS coordinates that reveal where you were, timestamps that show when, camera serial numbers, and even editing software history. When you share images on forums, marketplaces, or messaging apps, this metadata can travel with the file.

    Removing metadata before sharing protects your privacy, prevents location tracking, and reduces your digital footprint. It's essential for journalists protecting sources, activists in sensitive regions, or anyone selling photos without revealing personal details.

    Want to see what metadata is in your photos first? Use our EXIF Viewer to inspect before cleaning.

    Metadata Cleaner FAQ

    Is this metadata cleaner free?

    Free account required. Includes 2 free uses per tool. Paid plans unlock unlimited uses.

    Does it remove GPS data?

    Yes. GPS coordinates and all related EXIF location tags are completely removed from the exported file.

    Does video cleaning reduce quality?

    No. Video metadata stripping uses stream copying — no re-encoding. Original quality is fully preserved.

    Are my files uploaded?

    No. All cleaning runs in your browser. Your photos and videos never leave your device.

    What metadata does it remove?

    All EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data including GPS location, camera info, timestamps, software tags, thumbnail previews, and copyright fields.

    Which video formats are supported?

    MP4, MOV, and WebM. The tool strips container-level metadata (title, GPS, comments) while preserving all video and audio streams untouched.

    Does WhatsApp remove metadata automatically?

    WhatsApp strips most EXIF data, but not all apps do. Email, cloud sharing, forums, and marketplace uploads often keep metadata intact. Clean files before sharing to be safe.

    Can I clean multiple files at once?

    Pro users can batch upload and clean up to 10 files at once. Free accounts process one file at a time.