What image cleaning removes
Images are decoded and written into a fresh file, which removes ordinary EXIF, GPS, camera, thumbnail, comment, and editing metadata. The visible pixels remain, although lossy JPG export can slightly change compression.
File Metadata Cleaner
Remove common EXIF and document metadata from JPG, PNG, WebP, and PDF files without uploading them.
Cleaning happens locally in your browser. No selected file is uploaded or stored.Choose a supported image or PDF.
What will be removed
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Location and camera fields
Standard EXIF GPS, device, lens, date, and thumbnail data in supported images.
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Author and document details
Standard PDF title, author, subject, keywords, dates, producer, and XMP metadata.
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Original file remains untouched
A new cleaned copy is created for download.
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Important: this removes common file metadata. It does not redact visible information or inspect every attachment and embedded object inside a PDF.
What PDF cleaning removes
The cleaner removes the standard PDF information dictionary and the catalog metadata stream. It does not inspect every embedded attachment, annotation, image, layer, or visible page element for identifying information.
Review sensitive files carefully
Metadata cleaning cannot remove names, addresses, faces, account numbers, or other information visible on the page or inside an image. Inspect the complete cleaned result before sharing confidential material.
Verify metadata outside this page
After downloading, inspect the copy with the properties panel or metadata tool used by the destination workflow. Different applications can calculate or display fields differently, and cloud services may add their own upload dates, filenames, account information, or sharing records. For high-risk disclosure, metadata cleaning is only one step: use approved redaction software, remove unnecessary attachments and filenames, and have another person review both visible content and document structure before release.
How to use File Metadata Cleaner
- Choose an image or PDF up to the displayed limit.
- Review the detected file type and cleaning method.
- Clean the file locally in your browser.
- Download and inspect the new copy before sharing it.
Inspect before sharing
Open the cleaned download and check visible pages, filenames, attachments, comments, and image content. Use a dedicated forensic workflow for regulated or highly sensitive documents.
File Metadata Cleaner questions
Does this remove GPS information from photos?
Re-encoding a supported image into a fresh file removes ordinary EXIF GPS fields.
Will the visible image change?
PNG output is lossless. JPG output is re-encoded at high quality and may have a small compression difference.
Does PDF cleaning redact visible information?
No. It removes standard document metadata, not visible page content or every possible embedded object.
Is the original file modified?
No. The tool creates a separate cleaned download and leaves the source file unchanged.