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Metadata Remover
Strip hidden data from images and documents.
100% FreeRuns instantlyNo watermark
- 1Choose toolOpen the Vootkit workspace.
- 2Add inputProvide the content or settings.
- 3ProcessLet the browser do the work.
Private by designProcessed on your device where possible.
Works on any deviceDesktop, tablet and mobile browsers.
No installationOpen the page and start working.
Always free coreUse the free plan for everyday tasks.
How to use Metadata Remover
Provide the content or settings.
02Let the browser do the work.
03Copy, download or continue.
04Your files stay private
Your work is processed locally in your browser where possible and is never added to a Vootkit upload library.
Learn more about privacyPhotographs carry more than the picture. A phone typically records the exact GPS coordinates, the date and time, the device model and its serial-adjacent identifiers — and all of it travels with the file when you post it.
What Metadata Remover does
Strips EXIF and related metadata from images, leaving the visible picture untouched.
The location data is the part that matters most: a photograph taken at home and posted publicly can carry your address to anyone who opens the file properties.
What is removed
| GPS coordinates | Removed — the most sensitive field |
|---|---|
| Date and time taken | Removed |
| Camera make and model | Removed |
| Exposure settings | Removed |
| Editing software | Removed |
| The image itself | Unchanged |
| Social platforms | Often strip it too — but not all, and not always |
| Runs | On your device — never uploaded |
Detailed steps
- Add the image.
- Strip the metadata.
- Download and use the cleaned copy — keep your original if the data is useful to you.
Worth knowing
Strip metadata before uploading anywhere, not after. Major social platforms usually remove EXIF on upload, but forums, marketplaces, messaging apps and file-sharing services frequently do not — and a photograph of something for sale, taken at home, carries your address in a field that any buyer can read.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is actually in EXIF data?
GPS coordinates, the date and time, camera make and model, lens, exposure settings, and often the software used to edit it. On a phone the location is precise enough to identify a specific building.
Do social networks strip this already?
The large ones usually do on upload, but you cannot rely on it — forums, marketplaces, messaging apps and cloud links frequently preserve the original file intact. Stripping first means it does not depend on their behaviour.
Does removing it change the image?
No. The pixels are untouched; only the descriptive fields are removed. The file gets marginally smaller.
Can I get the data back afterwards?
Not from the stripped copy. Keep the original if the date or location has value to you — that information is genuinely useful in a personal archive and genuinely dangerous in a public post.
Is Metadata Remover free?
Yes. The Vootkit free plan includes 5 tool runs a day. Upgrade to Vootkit Pro for unlimited daily use, an ad-free workspace and saved workflows.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Metadata Remover runs entirely in your browser — your file is processed on your own device and never sent to a server. There is nothing for us to store or delete.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Metadata Remover works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. Open the page and start.
How often can I use it? Is there a daily limit?
On the free plan you get 5 tool runs a day. When you reach the limit you'll see a prompt to upgrade, and it resets the next day. Vootkit Pro removes the cap entirely for unlimited daily use.
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This tool processes everything locally in your browser. You can disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it will still work.