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ExifCleaner
Metadata Removal
Scrub metadata, secure your files, protect your privacy.
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Easily remove hidden metadata from images, videos, & PDFs to enhance your privacy. Securely clean files locally with this free, open-source desktop application.
Details
Protecting your digital privacy starts with controlling the information you share, even unintentionally. **ExifCleaner is a powerful desktop application designed to help you remove potentially sensitive metadata** hidden within your image, video, and PDF files. This metadata, often including GPS coordinates, camera details, and software versions, can be exploited to track your location or profile your activities. By processing files **locally on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer**, ExifCleaner ensures your data never leaves your control, a crucial aspect for maintaining privacy.
Its **open-source nature (MIT licensed)** fosters transparency and allows anyone to inspect the code, building trust in its security and privacy commitments. ExifCleaner supports a wide array of common file types:
* Images: **PNG, JPG, GIF, TIFF**
* Videos: **M4A, MOV, QT, MP4**
* Documents: **PDF**
The application offers a user-friendly **drag-and-drop interface**, making it simple to clean individual files or **process hundreds, even thousands, in batches**. Leveraging **multi-core batch processing**, it efficiently strips metadata without compromising your workflow. With ExifCleaner, you can confidently share your files knowing that you've taken a significant step towards safeguarding your personal information and reducing your digital footprint.
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Open Source
Accepts Crypto
No KYC Required
Security Audited
Android App
iOS App
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