Remove Metadata Instantly
Remove metadata from photos, PDFs, and text files instantly. All processing happens client-side — your files never leave your device.
Privacy Tools
Choose the right tool for your needs
Photo Metadata Remover
Remove EXIF data, GPS coordinates, camera info, and timestamps from images.
- JPG, PNG, WEBP support
- Remove GPS data
- Remove camera info
- Before/after preview
GPS Remover
Extract and display GPS coordinates. Remove location data to protect your privacy.
- Extract GPS coords
- Google Maps link
- Remove GPS only
- Privacy warnings
EXIF Viewer
Inspect all metadata embedded in your photos. Searchable table with categories.
- Drag & drop
- Searchable fields
- Category filters
- Privacy score
Social Media Cleaner
Analyze photos for privacy risks before posting. One-click clean for social media.
- Device detection
- GPS warnings
- Date exposure
- One-click clean
Batch Metadata Remover
Upload multiple files and clean metadata from all of them. Download as ZIP.
- Multiple files
- Progress tracking
- ZIP download
- Photo & PDF support
Privacy Score
Calculate privacy score from 0-100. See detailed risk breakdown for your files.
- Score circle
- Risk level
- Detailed breakdown
- Issue detection
Why Choose MetaClean?
Built with privacy as the foundation, not an afterthought
100% Private
All processing happens in your browser. Files never leave your device.
Instant Processing
Clean files in milliseconds with our optimized client-side engine.
No Uploads
Zero server uploads. Your data stays on your machine, always.
Completely Free
No hidden fees. No subscriptions. Free forever.
Your Files Stay Private
Unlike other tools that upload your files to their servers, MetaClean processes everything directly in your browser using WebAssembly and modern JavaScript APIs.
- Zero server uploads — ever
- No cookies or tracking
- No data collection
- Open-source code
- Works offline after first load
Before MetaClean
Your files contain sensitive metadata
GPS: 40.7128° N, 74.0060° W
Device: iPhone 15 Pro
Author: John Doe
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Date: 2024-01-15T14:30:00Z
After MetaClean
Metadata removed, content preserved
GPS: [REMOVED]
Device: [REMOVED]
Author: [REMOVED]
Software: [REMOVED]
Date: [REMOVED]
How It Works
Three simple steps to protect your privacy
Upload Your File
Drag and drop or click to select your photos, PDFs, or text files.
Review Metadata
See all detected metadata and choose what to remove.
Clean & Download
One click to clean. Download your privacy-safe file instantly.
Privacy Resources
Learn how to protect your digital privacy
How to Remove EXIF Data From Photos
A complete guide to removing hidden metadata from your photos before sharing online.
Read more7 min readWhy Photo Metadata Can Be Dangerous
Learn how metadata in your photos can expose sensitive information about you.
Read more6 min readGPS Metadata: How It Reveals Your Location
Discover how GPS data in photos can pinpoint your exact location.
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about MetaClean and metadata removal
MetaClean is a free, client-side tool that removes metadata from photos, PDFs, and text files. All processing happens in your browser — your files are never uploaded to any server.
Yes, MetaClean is completely free to use. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or usage limits. We believe privacy tools should be accessible to everyone.
When you upload a file, it stays entirely in your browser. JavaScript processes the file locally, removing metadata before you download the cleaned version. No data is ever sent to our servers.
MetaClean can remove GPS coordinates, camera information, device model, software tags, timestamps, and other EXIF data from JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WEBP images.
Yes, MetaClean can remove author information, title, creator, producer, keywords, and other metadata from PDF files while preserving the document content.
MetaClean supports TXT, CSV, JSON, and XML files. It can remove hidden Unicode characters, BOM markers, normalize line endings, and remove invisible tracking characters.
Absolutely. Since all processing happens locally in your browser, your files never leave your device. We have no access to your data, and no information is stored or transmitted.
No, MetaClean is a web-based tool that works directly in your browser. There's nothing to download or install. Simply visit the website and start cleaning your files.
Yes, MetaClean is fully responsive and works on all devices including smartphones, tablets, and desktops. The interface adapts to your screen size for the best experience.
EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) is metadata embedded in photos by cameras and smartphones. It can include GPS location, camera model, date/time, and other technical information.
Metadata can reveal sensitive information like your location, the device you use, and when photos were taken. Removing metadata protects your privacy before sharing photos online.
Yes, MetaClean supports batch processing. You can upload and clean multiple files at once, saving time when you need to remove metadata from many files.
MetaClean calculates a privacy score from 0-100 based on the metadata found in your files. Higher scores mean better privacy. GPS data, device info, and author tags all lower your score.
Yes, once the page is loaded, MetaClean can work offline since all processing happens locally in your browser. You can even bookmark the page for offline use.
After cleaning, MetaClean shows you a before/after comparison of the metadata. You can verify that sensitive information has been removed before downloading the cleaned file.
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