Re-import into this tool
Download the cleaned copy, clear the panel, then drop the download back in. The same groups that were removed should no longer appear for supported formats.
What does a metadata cleaner actually clean?
Metadata cleaner vs metadata remover vs metadata stripper
How to confirm your file is clean
Check macOS Get Info or Windows Properties
On macOS, select the file, choose File → Get Info, and scan More Info. On Windows, right-click → Properties → Details. Look for GPS, camera, and author fields that should now be blank or missing.
Optional command-line spot check
If you have ExifTool installed, run exiftool -gps:all on the cleaned file. An empty GPS report is a quick confirmation that coordinate tags did not survive the rewrite.
FAQ
Is a metadata cleaner the same as a metadata remover?
They overlap: both create a copy without removable descriptive fields. This cleaner page emphasizes the verify-after step—re-importing the download and checking OS properties—so you can confirm the result before sharing. A remover page may focus more on explaining the category and offering the same local rewrite.
Does cleaning metadata change the file?
It changes descriptive containers, not the visible picture or document artwork when the format allows lossless rewriting. JPEG, PNG, and WebP keep their compressed pixel payloads. PDF info fields are cleared. Supported MP4/MOV files rebuild metadata boxes without transcoding. File size may drop slightly because tags and embedded previews are gone.
Can I clean several files at once?
Yes. Select up to 20 files, each 50 MB or smaller. Every file is inspected on its own. Successful cleaned copies are packaged into a ZIP entirely in your browser. Unsupported items stay listed with a clear reason instead of a fake success download.
What happens if a format cannot be cleaned safely?
HEIC and TIFF are examples where inspection may work but safe local removal is not available. For some MP4/MOV layouts—such as when moov sits before mdat—the tool reports fields and refuses a misleading download. You still see what was detected.
Will cleaning remove AI pixel watermarks?
No. A metadata cleaner targets file containers such as EXIF, XMP, PNG text, PDF info, and video udta boxes. Signals encoded into pixels, including SynthID-style watermarks, are outside that scope. Platform-side marks applied after upload are also unaffected.
Do cleaned files ever leave my device?
No. There is no upload endpoint, account, or server-side processor. The static page loads once; after that, supported cleaning continues in the browser. Closing the tab clears the temporary selection and results from that session.
Where to go next
Start from the homepage metadata remover for a broad overview, use the metadata stripper for container-focused stripping, or open the photo metadata remover when GPS and sharing paths matter most.
Last updated: November 3, 2026