Metadata is “data about data.” It describes what a file is, how it was created, and sometimes where and by whom. While useful for organization, it can unintentionally reveal sensitive information when you share files online.
Common Places You’ll Find Metadata
- Photos (EXIF): GPS coordinates, camera make/model, timestamps, exposure settings.
- PDF: Title, author, subject, keywords, producer, creator, embedded thumbnails.
- Documents (DOCX): Author, company, last saved by, revision history, comments.
- Video (MP4): Location tags, device info, codec/container details.
Why Remove Metadata?
- Privacy: Hide locations and personal details.
- Security: Prevent accidental leaks in public documents.
- Professionalism: Share files without internal revision notes.
Tip: Clean files before posting to social media or sharing with clients.
Remove Metadata NowHow MetaRemoval Helps
MetaRemoval runs entirely in your browser. For photos, it redraws images to remove EXIF. For PDFs and DOCX, it clears common properties such as author, keywords, and producer—without uploading your files anywhere.
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