What file types can I clean?

The Metadata Cleaner supports PDF documents as well as JPEG, JPG, PNG, and WebP images up to 50MB.

Does removing metadata lower document or image quality?

No. The cleaner only removes non-visual metadata headers and XML tags. Image pixel data and PDF text formatting remain 100% intact.

Are my files uploaded to your server?

No. All file parsing, EXIF stripping, and PDF sanitization run 100% locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript.

Metadata Cleaner

Remove hidden metadata from PDFs, images, and documents online free. Strip author names, GPS, and creation dates.

TL;DR: Metadata Cleaner is a free, browser-based tool that lets you remove hidden metadata from PDFs, images, and documents online free. Strip author names, GPS, and creation dates.

Clean File Metadata (PDF & Images)

100% In-Browser Privacy

Drop your PDF or Image here or click to browse

Supports PDF documents and JPG, PNG, WebP images (up to 50MB). Files are processed locally on your device.

What Is the Metadata Cleaner?

Metadata Cleaner purges hidden author names, creation timestamps, camera serial numbers, GPS locations, and edit histories from image files and documents.

Step-by-Step: Using This Tool

Upload your photo or document file.
Click 'Clean Metadata' to strip all non-content headers in memory.
Download your sanitized, privacy-protected file.

Maximize Your Results

Privacy Protection: Remove GPS coordinates and personal device information before uploading files to the web.
Reduces File Size: Stripping unnecessary metadata headers saves several kilobytes per file.
Zero Quality Loss: Removes metadata streams while leaving image pixels and document content untouched.

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100% Client-Side Privacy Guarantee

All processing runs locally inside your browser using JavaScript and HTML5 APIs. Your data, files, and inputs are never uploaded to any remote server. Complete privacy by design.

Frequently Asked Questions

: The Metadata Cleaner supports PDF documents as well as JPEG, JPG, PNG, and WebP images up to 50MB.
: No. The cleaner only removes non-visual metadata headers and XML tags. Image pixel data and PDF text formatting remain 100% intact.
: No. All file parsing, EXIF stripping, and PDF sanitization run 100% locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript.

Cite This Tool

Referencing this tool in a paper, article, or bibliography? Copy a ready-made citation below.

NexLove.org. (2026). Metadata Cleaner [Software]. https://nexlove.org/tools/metadata-cleaner.html

“Metadata Cleaner.” NexLove.org, 2026, nexlove.org/tools/metadata-cleaner.html.

NexLove.org (2026) Metadata Cleaner. Available at: https://nexlove.org/tools/metadata-cleaner.html (Accessed: 2026).

@misc{nexlove_metadata_cleaner,
  title = {Metadata Cleaner},
  author = {{NexLove.org}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://nexlove.org/tools/metadata-cleaner.html}
}

Embed This Tool

Add the live Metadata Cleaner tool to your own website with this snippet — it loads the real, working tool in an iframe, not a static screenshot.

<iframe src="https://nexlove.org/embed/metadata-cleaner.html" width="100%" height="600" style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px" title="Metadata Cleaner — NexLove.org" loading="lazy"></iframe>

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