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METADATA PRIVACY

Metadata Cleaner

Remove hidden information before you share a file.

Photos and documents can contain location, device, author, date and other metadata you may not realise you are sharing. Metadata Cleaner shows what is present and creates a separate privacy-clean copy.

 Mac — Available Now ⊞ Windows — Coming Soon
FilesStayLocal Metadata Cleaner — Metadata Cleaner application view
Metadata Cleaner application view

See how it works

A clear workflow with your files staying on your computer.

1
Start with a file
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Choose a photo or document for local inspection.
2
Inspect metadata
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See the information stored inside the selected file.
3
Review privacy findings
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Identify device, identity, date and other potentially sensitive metadata.
4
Create a clean copy
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Remove supported metadata and export a separate privacy-clean result.
5
Verify the export
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Review the verification result before sharing.

Clean result

The final cleaned file is ready while the original remains untouched.

Clean result · Click to enlarge

Free vs Permanent Premium

Same core engine. Premium removes the workflow limit.

Free Account

Inspect and clean 1 file at a time.

  • Same privacy and processing engine
  • Local desktop processing
  • Good for occasional use
Download Metadata Cleaner

Permanent Premium

Unlimited batch files.

  • No recurring subscription
  • Designed for regular workflows
  • One-device licence that you can move yourself
  • No background licence monitoring
Get Permanent Premium
Why upgrade?
Ideal when you regularly prepare photos, documents or PDFs for customers, websites, email or public sharing.

Privacy by design

Never uploaded Your working files remain on your computer.
Same core engine Free users do not receive weaker privacy or accuracy.
Permanent Premium No recurring subscription.
User-controlled transfer You initiate moving Premium when you change computers.

Frequently asked questions

Does Metadata Cleaner upload my files?

No. Inspection and cleaning are performed locally on your computer.

What is different in Premium?

Free and Premium use the same cleaning engine. Premium removes the one-file-at-a-time workflow limit.

Is my original file modified?

No. Metadata Cleaner creates a separate cleaned copy.