How PrivMeta removes metadata and protects your privacy
Learn how our client-side technology removes metadata without compromising your files' privacy
1. File Processing in Browser
When you add files to PrivMeta, everything happens directly in your web browser. Your files never leave your device or get uploaded to any server.
2. Metadata Stripping
Our specialized algorithms detect and remove metadata like location data, camera details, author information, and hidden comments while preserving the core file content.
3. Secure Download
Cleaned files are immediately available for download as a ZIP archive. No copies are stored anywhere - we have no access to your files at any point.
Privacy Protection
Metadata can contain sensitive information like GPS locations, device identifiers, and creation timestamps that reveal more than you intend to share.
Security Enhancement
Hidden metadata can contain tracking information, hidden comments, or sensitive document properties that could compromise security.
Professional Publishing
Remove confidential details from files before sharing them publicly or with clients to maintain professional standards.
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Remove Metadata NowFrequently Asked Questions
How does client-side metadata removal work?
All file processing happens directly in your web browser using JavaScript. When you add files, they're read by the browser and processed locally using specialized metadata stripping algorithms. No part of your file is ever sent to a server.
Is PrivMeta completely private?
Yes, PrivMeta was designed with privacy as the core principle. Since all processing happens in your browser, there are no server interactions with your files. You can even use it offline after the initial page load. The source code for PrivMeta is viewable on GitHub
What types of metadata does PrivMeta remove?
We remove EXIF data from images (location, camera settings), document metadata (author, revision history), PDF properties, and video metadata. Our algorithms target metadata while preserving essential file contents.
How can I remove metadata from photos privately?
PrivMeta lets you remove EXIF data from JPG, PNG, and WEBP images directly in your browser. Simply add your photos, and we'll strip all metadata while keeping your images 100% private.
Is there a truly private way to clean document metadata?
Yes! PrivMeta removes metadata from PDFs and DOCX files entirely client-side. Unlike cloud-based tools, we never upload your sensitive documents to external servers.