MetaStrip
MetaStrip removes metadata such as GPS, camera, and author details from photos, videos, PDFs, and documents in the browser.
About MetaStrip
MetaStrip is a free, browser-based utility that removes hidden metadata from photos, videos, PDFs, and office documents. It strips identifying details including GPS coordinates, camera information, author names, edit history, and AI-generated content credentials. All processing occurs locally in the user's browser, so files are never uploaded to external servers. It supports batch processing of up to 100 files at once, and works on both mobile and desktop devices, with or without an internet connection once loaded.
Key features
- Strips GPS, EXIF, AI tags, and C2PA credentials from photos
- Removes author, edit history, and metadata from PDF and Office docs
- Processes files entirely locally with no external server uploads
- Supports batch processing of up to 100 files at once
- Works offline on mobile and desktop browsers
- Shows embedded metadata to users before stripping it
Best for: It is most useful for users who share files with third parties or publicly and want to remove hidden identifying metadata before distribution.
Good for
- All file processing occurs locally in the browser with no external uploads
- Supports a wide range of common image, document, video, and audio file types
- Displays embedded metadata to users before removal for full transparency
Watch out for
- TIFF and additional document formats are not yet supported, per the public roadmap
MetaStrip at a glance
- Website
- metastrip.app
- Category
- Software & Utilities › File Utilities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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MetaStrip FAQ
Are my files actually private?
Yes. Every file is processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript, with no uploads or server caching. Only anonymous usage events (such as cleaned file types, never filenames, contents or metadata values) are sent to the page, and you can verify no file data is transmitted via DevTools.
What file types are supported?
Supported types include JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, GIF, PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, MP4, MOV, M4V, MP3, M4A, FLAC, and WAV. TIFF and additional document formats are planned for future release.
Will stripping metadata change my file's content or quality?
No. Image content, document content, and quality remain exactly the same. Only hidden metadata is removed, and file size may drop slightly as a result.
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