JPG / JPEG
EXIF data, including detected GPS metadata, standard XMP, and JPEG comment segments.
Remove private metadata from your files
Privacy-first processing right in your browser
Drop one file here, or choose it from your device.
One file at a time. Limits: JPG/JPEG and PDF 25 MB; PNG 20 MB; DOCX and XLSX 15 MB.
About
What is File Meta Cleaner
File Meta Cleaner is a browser-based utility that helps remove supported private metadata from JPG/JPEG, PNG, PDF, DOCX, and XLSX files.
Your files are processed locally
The tool processes supported metadata locally in your browser. Your selected file is never uploaded for processing. It shows category labels but never raw metadata values.
What the cleaner can remove
PNG
Text metadata, EXIF with GPS data, modification time, and C2PA credentials.
Title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer, and date properties.
DOCXXLSX
Core and app document properties.
The cleaner reports only metadata categories it actually detects and verifies as removed.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What can File Meta Cleaner remove?
The tool can remove supported metadata from JPG/JPEG, PNG, PDF, DOCX, and XLSX files. The exact categories detected are shown before cleaning.
Can File Meta Cleaner remove GPS metadata?
Yes. The tool can detect valid GPS metadata inside JPG/JPEG and PNG files and remove it with the EXIF container. Learn more on the GPS metadata page.
How are my files processed?
File processing takes place locally in your browser. Your file contents are not uploaded by the application.
Will the cleaned file keep its format and visible content?
Yes. The cleaner preserves the original format and is designed to preserve visible content while removing supported metadata.
Does this remove every kind of hidden information?
The cleaner reports and removes only supported metadata it detects. PDF, DOCX, and XLSX cleaning are not complete sanitization.
Will this bypass AI detection or remove watermarks?
No. Metadata removal does not guarantee evasion of AI-content detection, provenance or watermark systems, forensic analysis, or other third-party analysis.
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