PrivMeta
PrivMeta removes metadata from supported image, video, audio, PDF, and document files directly in the browser, without uploads or an account.
About PrivMeta
PrivMeta is a browser-based tool that strips hidden metadata from supported file types, including JPEG, JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, PDF, DOCX, MP4, WEBM, MOV, MKV, WAV, MP3, FLAC, AAC and M4A files. Processing happens in the browser, so files are not uploaded and no account is required. It accepts drag-and-drop or click-to-add input and shows limits of 10 files and 500 MB per batch.
Key features
- Removes metadata from images, video, audio, PDF and DOCX files
- Processes files in the browser rather than uploading them
- Drag-and-drop or click to add files
- Batch limit of 10 files and 500 MB
- Clear all files or remove metadata with single controls
- No account required to use the tool
Best for: People who want to strip metadata from common image, video, audio, PDF or document files before sharing them, without creating an account.
Good for
- Files stay on the device because processing occurs in the browser
- Supports a broad set of image, video, audio, PDF and DOCX formats
- No account or sign-up is needed
Watch out for
- Batches are limited to 10 files and 500 MB
- Pricing is not stated on the homepage
PrivMeta at a glance
- Website
- privmeta.com
- 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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PrivMeta FAQ
Do my files get uploaded to a server?
No. Metadata is removed directly in the browser, so files stay on the device.
What file types are supported?
JPEG, JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, PDF, DOCX, MP4, WEBM, MOV, MKV, WAV, MP3, FLAC, AAC and M4A.
Is there a limit on how many files I can process?
The interface shows a limit of 10 files and 500 MB per batch.
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