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.
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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.
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How It Works
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.
Review Embedded Metadata
See what data is embedded: GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamps, software tags, and more — before removing anything.
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.