Security & privacy
Metadata Cleaner is a desktop privacy utility for inspecting and removing supported metadata from selected files. It includes metadata inspection, metadata removal, and multiple file selection.
Users preparing files for sharing without unnecessary embedded details
Not every format or hidden data channel can be cleaned completely. Visible content can still reveal identities, locations, or other sensitive information.
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The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Not every format or hidden data channel can be cleaned completely.
GPL-3.0-or-later; Not every format or hidden data channel can be cleaned completely.
The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. Not every format or hidden data channel can be cleaned completely.
Brings metadata inspection and metadata removal into the same workflow.
Work from a copy, inspect the metadata fields, and check the cleaned file before sending it to someone outside the original working context.
Not every format or hidden data channel can be cleaned completely.
Visible content can still reveal identities, locations, or other sensitive information.
Metadata Cleaner fits users preparing files for sharing without unnecessary embedded details. Work from a copy, inspect the metadata fields, and check the cleaned file before sending it to someone outside the original working context.
Not every format or hidden data channel can be cleaned completely. Visible content can still reveal identities, locations, or other sensitive information. Match the configuration to your needs, and keep recoverable copies of important settings or keys.
The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Not every format or hidden data channel can be cleaned completely.
Yes. Metadata Cleaner includes metadata inspection. Work from a copy, inspect the metadata fields, and check the cleaned file before sending it to someone outside the original working context.
Not every format or hidden data channel can be cleaned completely. Visible content can still reveal identities, locations, or other sensitive information.
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