About the Metadata Remover (All Files)
Metadata is 'data about data' hidden inside files. Photos record where they were taken, PDFs and Office documents record their author, company, editing time and the software used, and MP3 files carry tags and embedded artwork.
This all-in-one metadata scrubber detects the file type automatically and removes its metadata using the right method for each format, so you can clean a whole folder of mixed files in one go before you email, upload or publish them.
How to remove metadata from any file
- Drop any mix of photos, PDFs, Office documents and audio files.
- FileStripe detects each type and strips its metadata.
- Download each file or everything as a ZIP.
Features
- PhotosJPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, HEIC, AVIF, BMP.
- DocumentsPDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, ODT, ODS, ODP.
- AudioMP3 ID3 tags and cover art, WAV info chunks.
- Mixed batchesEach file is handled with the right method automatically.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata is removed from Word documents?
Author, last modified by, company, manager, title, subject, keywords, comments, revision number, total editing time, template name and custom properties. Optionally, comment author names inside the document are anonymised too.
What metadata is removed from PDFs?
The document information dictionary (title, author, subject, keywords, creator application, producer, creation and modification dates) and the embedded XMP metadata stream.
Does it remove tracked changes?
No. Tracked changes and comments are document content, not metadata. Accept or reject them in Word before cleaning.
Is the Metadata Remover (All Files) free?
Yes. The Metadata Remover (All Files) is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits and no premium tier.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FileStripe processes your files locally in your web browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so the Metadata Remover (All Files) is safe for private photos and confidential documents and even works offline once the page has loaded.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The Metadata Remover (All Files) works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On a phone you can pick files from your photo library or files app and share the result straight to another app.
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