Remove metadata from PDF, Word and photos
Files carry hidden details you may not want to share: the author, your company, editing history, the camera used and even the GPS location of a photo. See what is inside, then remove it or set your own details.
10 of 10 free online tasks left this hour · How your files stay private
- Files never leave your device
- Free, no sign-up
- No watermark added
Why use this free Remove metadata tool
Six file types
PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG and PNG.
See before you remove
A clear list of every hidden detail found.
GPS and camera data
Strip location and camera info from photos.
No quality loss
Images are not re-saved. Only the hidden details change.
How to remove metadata in 3 steps
- 1
Choose a PDF, Office file or photo
- 2
See the hidden details it carries
- 3
Remove them or set your own, then download
Remove metadata: common questions
Your file is never uploaded. The tool runs inside your browser, so the file is read and changed on your own device. Nobody else, including us, can see it.
Hidden information saved inside a file, such as the author, company, dates, software used and, for photos, the camera and location.
PDF, Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), PowerPoint (.pptx), JPG and PNG.
No. The visible content stays the same. Only the hidden details are removed.
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no trial. You can run 10 tasks an hour online. For unlimited use, get the free desktop app for Windows or Mac.
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