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Metacleaner.com
Metacleaner removes hidden metadata from PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files through a browser-based service.
About Metacleaner.com
Metacleaner is a browser-based service that strips hidden metadata from a wide range of file types, including PDFs, Microsoft Office and OpenDocument documents, images, audio, and video. It preserves the original file content and format, and states that uploaded files and stripped metadata are not stored after processing. Free access is available with daily file and size limits, while paid plans offer higher limits, bulk cleaning, metadata viewing and editing, and API access for third-party tool integration.
Key features
- Strips hidden metadata from PDF, Office, image, audio, and video files
- Preserves original file content and format after cleaning
- Runs entirely in web browsers with no installation required
- Free tier available for basic single-file metadata removal
- Paid plans include API access for third-party integration
- Bulk file cleaning and metadata viewing/editing on paid tiers
Best for: Users who need to strip hidden sensitive metadata from files before sharing to avoid unintended data leaks.
Good for
- No installation required, accessible via any modern web browser
- Does not store uploaded files or stripped metadata per its stated policy
- Supports a wide range of common file formats for metadata removal
Watch out for
- Unregistered free users limited to 1 file per day and 5MB maximum file size
- Registered free users limited to 5 files per day and 5MB maximum file size
- Paid plans have monthly traffic caps, highest tier limited to 100GB per month
Metacleaner.com at a glance
- Website
- metacleaner.com
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Security Research
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Metacleaner.com FAQ
Does Metacleaner store the files I upload?
No. Metacleaner does not store uploaded data or stripped metadata; cleaned files are returned to the user and originals are discarded.
Do I need to install anything to use Metacleaner?
No. Metacleaner runs entirely in your web browser with no installation required.
Is there an API available for Metacleaner?
Yes. API access is included with all paid plans, with documentation available for endpoints, authentication and example requests.
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