Everyday images
JPEG · PNG · WebP
EXIF, XMP and supported text fields. Color profiles preserved by default. No image recompression.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN. FREE TO USE.
Clean your files.
Keep your privacy.
Remove hidden metadata from images, documents, audio and video.
Inspect what your files reveal, then clean them in your browser.
No file uploadsNo account requiredOriginals stay unchanged
Up to 50 files · 500 MB per batch · No uploads · No signup
See how it works with a synthetic photo.
01
Inspect
Choose your files. Review detected GPS, device, author and timestamp fields locally.
02
Clean
Remove supported metadata. Processing happens in a background worker on your device.
03
Check & download
Review the actual output inspection. Save a cleaned copy or download your batch as a ZIP.
More than photo metadata
One place to clean your files.
Format guide & limits →Other images
GIF · SVG
Format-specific metadata removal. Detailed inspection is limited. HEIC/AVIF image-item cleaning is unavailable. SVG cleaning is not active-content sanitization.
Documents & ebooks
PDF · DOCX · XLSX · PPTX · EPUB
Supported document properties and metadata. PDF coverage is limited to readable fields; not document redaction.
Audio & video
MP3 · WAV · FLAC · M4A · MP4 · MOV · AVI · MKV / WebM
Supported container tags. Encoded media is not recompressed. Embedded streams and some fields may remain.
Know what travels with a file
The hidden details matter.
Photos can carry EXIF data such as location, camera information and the time they were taken. Documents may include an author, company or editing history. Audio and video can contain creator details and recording timestamps.
MetaStrip helps you inspect these fields and remove supported metadata before sharing. It does not remove information visible in an image or document, and no scan can establish anonymity.
Learn how file metadata works →Make privacy part of your workflow
Built for developers, too.
Use the local CLI, connect an AI assistant through MCP, or inspect files from your own code.
Command line
bash
npm install -g @metastrip/cli
metastrip inspect photo.jpg
metastrip clean photo.jpgMCP server
json
{
"mcpServers": {
"metastrip": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@metastrip/mcp-server"]
}
}
}Node.js library
typescript
import { MetaStrip } from '@metastrip/core';
const ms = new MetaStrip();
await ms.inspect('photo.jpg');Frequently asked questions
What is MetaStrip?
MetaStrip is a free browser tool for inspecting and removing supported metadata from images, documents, audio and video. File processing runs locally on your device. You can clean a single file or a batch and download the results without an account.
Do my files get uploaded?
No. The web tool reads, inspects and cleans files in your browser using Web Workers. File contents and extracted metadata are not sent to MetaStrip. Opening an optional external map link shares the displayed coordinates with that map provider. The website uses basic page analytics.
Which formats can I clean?
The browser tool accepts JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG, PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, EPUB, MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, MP4, MOV, AVI and MKV/WebM. Inspection depth and removal coverage vary by format. HEIC/AVIF image-item cleaning is currently unavailable to prevent file corruption. See the format guide for limitations.
How do I remove GPS location from a photo?
Choose a JPEG, PNG or WebP photo, review the detected metadata, then select Remove supported metadata. Download the cleaned copy and review the after-inspection. Your original file is unchanged. Location may also be visible in the photo itself, which metadata removal does not change.
Does cleaning reduce image quality?
Image metadata is removed without recompressing the encoded image data. Color profiles are preserved by default for JPEG, PNG and WebP. Removing orientation or other rendering metadata can change how some files display, so check the downloaded copy before sharing.
Does a zero risk score mean a file is anonymous?
No. The score only reflects fields the inspector detected. It does not analyze visible faces, text, document contents, every embedded object or all possible metadata. Some formats have limited inspection. Metadata cleaning is not content redaction or malware scanning.
Can I clean multiple files at once?
Yes. Choose up to 50 files with a combined size of up to 500 MB. Files are processed one at a time on your device. Download successful results individually or together in a ZIP; a failed file does not discard the other results.
Shape the product
What should we build next?
MetaStrip is built for people who care about privacy. Tell us what’s missing.