About the Excel Metadata Remover
Every Excel file records who created it, who saved it last, the company name from your Office licence, the total editing time, the number of revisions and sometimes the template path on your computer. That information is visible to anyone under File > Info > Properties.
FileStripe opens the XLSX package in your browser, replaces the document properties with empty ones and saves a clean copy. Your content, formatting, images and formulas are not changed.
How to remove metadata from Excel documents
- Add your XLSX files.
- Choose whether to anonymise comment authors too.
- Download the cleaned documents.
Features
- Core propertiesAuthor, last modified by, title, subject, keywords, dates.
- App propertiesCompany, manager, template, editing time, revision.
- Custom propertiesRemoves custom fields added by your organisation.
- Comment authorsOptionally replaces reviewer names with 'Author'.
Frequently asked questions
Can't I just use 'Inspect Document' in Excel?
You can on Windows desktop versions of Excel. FileStripe is faster for batches, works on Mac, Linux, Chromebook and phones, and does not require Office to be installed.
Does it support old .doc, .xls and .ppt files?
No, only the modern Office Open XML (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx) and OpenDocument formats. Re-save old files in the new format first.
Is the Excel Metadata Remover free?
Yes. The Excel Metadata Remover 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 Excel Metadata Remover 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 Excel Metadata Remover 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.
Last updated · Processing happens locally in your browser.