Remove File Metadata Online
Universal metadata removal tool for images, PDFs, Word documents, audio, and video. Protect your privacy for free, directly in your browser – no upload needed.
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Why Clean Metadata From Your Files?
Almost every digital file carries invisible metadata — small pieces of data that describe the file itself. Photos embed GPS coordinates and camera details. PDFs store author names and creation software. Office documents record company names and revision history. Audio files contain artist and album tags. Video files can carry location data and device information.
This hidden data can accumulate over time and follow files as they're shared across email, cloud storage, and the web. In many cases, file creators have no idea how much personal information is embedded in the files they distribute.
CleanFile provides a single, universal tool to remove metadata from all supported file types — right in your browser, with no uploads and no accounts. It's the simplest way to ensure your files are clean before sharing.
Metadata Removed By File Type
Images (JPEG, PNG, WebP, etc.)
EXIF, GPS location, camera info, timestamps, software info, thumbnails
PDF Documents
Author, creator, producer, title, subject, creation/modification dates
Office Documents (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX)
Author, company, revision count, comments, dates, edit time
Audio Files (MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc.)
ID3 tags, artist, album, year, genre, comments, embedded artwork
Video Files (MP4, MOV)
Title, author, location, creation date, device info, encoder
ZIP Archives
Archive comments and file timestamp normalization
Client-Side Only
All file processing runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No server is involved.
No Server Processing
Your files never leave your device. Nothing is sent to any server, ever.
No Tracking
We don't track what files you clean, store any file data, or collect personal information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which file types are supported?
We support images (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, TIFF, BMP, HEIC, AVIF, SVG), PDF documents, Office documents (DOCX, XLSX, PPTX), audio files (MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, M4A), video files (MP4, MOV), and ZIP archives.
Will you add more file types?
We continuously expand format support. If you need a specific format, let us know.
Is this tool really free?
Yes. CleanFile is completely free to use. Since all processing happens in your browser, there are no server costs for file processing.
How is this different from the specialized tools?
This page accepts any supported file type and auto-detects the format. The specialized tools (photo, PDF, Word) provide more targeted explanations and context for each specific format.
Can I process multiple files at once here?
This page handles one file at a time. For batch processing with ZIP download, use the main CleanFile tool on the homepage.
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