Remove EXIF & Metadata from PDF and Images Free
Scrub hidden EXIF data, GPS locations, creator tags, and timestamps from PDFs, JPGs, and PNGs offline in your browser. Ensure absolute privacy before sharing files.
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With EditPDFKit's Metadata Remover, you can sanitize PDFs and images locally. Select your file, and the tool will parse all hidden data (Author, Application, GPS, Camera Lens, Timestamps) embedded in the metadata headers. You can review this data and click to scrub it completely. The newly sanitized file is exported without ever being uploaded to a remote server, ensuring total privacy.
6 Document Sanitization Superpowers (Strip EXIF, GPS & Author Tracking)
Clean hidden tracking metadata, camera serials, geolocation coordinates, and author tags from PDFs and photos before sharing.
Every photo and PDF contains hidden metadata revealing your camera, location, and name. EditPDFKit sanitizes files completely in your browser.
1. Strip GPS Geolocation & Location Coordinates
Permanently wipe embedded latitude, longitude, and altitude coordinates from camera photos to protect your home address.
2. Wipe Camera Model, Serial Number & Timestamps
Remove device serial numbers, camera models, lens details, shutter speeds, and exact timestamps from JPG and PNG images.
3. Clean Hidden PDF Author & Software Tags
Strip creator names, author tags, editing software versions, and creation dates from PDF document properties.
4. Delete Embedded XMP Metadata Streams
Scours and deletes deep Adobe XMP metadata packets, thumbnail previews, and revision histories embedded in files.
5. Batch Multi-File Metadata Sanitization
Sanitize up to 30 PDF documents and image files simultaneously. Download clean files individually or as a single ZIP.
6. 100% Client-Side Privacy Guarantee
Metadata scrubbing executes locally inside your browser memory. Your sensitive files and location data never touch a cloud server.
How to Clean EXIF, GPS & Author Metadata from PDFs and Photos
Simple 4-step walkthrough for fast, secure processing
Select File
Upload the PDF or Image you want to sanitize.
Review Metadata
Examine the detected hidden properties, such as GPS data or author tags.
Scrub Data
Click to wipe the metadata from the file headers.
Save Clean File
Download your sanitized file, now safe to share.
EditPDFKit vs. Online EXIF Data Scrubbers
Why thousands of privacy-conscious users choose EditPDFKit over cloud converters
| Feature | EditPDFKit (editpdfkit.com) | Traditional Cloud Tools (iLovePDF, Smallpdf) |
|---|---|---|
| Where Files Are Processed | Directly on Your Device (Zero Uploads) | Uploaded to Remote Company Servers |
| Privacy & Safety | Zero Uploads • Files Never Leave Your Device | Files Uploaded Across the Public Internet |
| Local Hardware Acceleration | Uses your device's multi-core CPU and WebAssembly for instant output | Processes on shared cloud servers with upload and download delays |
| Built-in Privacy Vault | Saved Privately on Your Device (View or delete anytime) | Saved on Cloud Servers (Cannot verify if or when deleted) |
| Daily Usage Limits | 100% Unlimited & Free Forever | Paywalled (Only 2–3 files per day free) |
| File Size Limits | No Limits (Process files of any size) | Strict Limit (15 MB – 50 MB unless you pay) |
| Works Without Internet | Yes • 100% Offline (Works without Wi-Fi) | No • Fails without constant internet connection |
| Account & Sign In | No Signup • No Login • Zero Email Required | Forces you to create an account or give email |
| Watermarks on Your Files | 100% Clean • No Watermarks Ever | Stamps watermarks or charges to remove them |
How Remove Metadata Works: Keep Your Files Safe & Private
See step-by-step how your files are processed. Everything happens right inside your browser — your files are never uploaded to the internet or shared with anyone.
1. Open on Your Device
When you pick a file, your browser opens it directly on your computer or phone. Your document stays on your device and is never uploaded anywhere.
2. Process in Your Browser
Your device does all the work right inside your browser. Because there are no server queues or waiting lines, your files are processed instantly.
3. Save in Private Vault
When you save your work, your file is stored securely inside your browser's private vault on your device. You can view or reopen it anytime, even without internet.
4. Download, Reuse, or Delete
Download your finished file, send it directly to another tool without re-uploading, or click 'Clear Vault' to permanently erase your files anytime with one click.
How You Can Prove Your Files Never Leave Your Device
Open this tool, turn off your Wi-Fi or turn on Airplane Mode, and drop your file. It will still edit, convert, or compress and let you download the result! This proves the tool works completely offline without sending anything to any server.
Press F12 on your keyboard (or right-click anywhere and choose "Inspect"), click on the Network tab, and process your file. You will see 0 bytes of your file sent over the web — absolute proof of 100% privacy.
Remove Metadata Technical Specifications & Device Capabilities
Key features, device compatibility, and supported file types
Runs Directly on Your Device
Processed by your browser with zero waiting or upload lag
100% Private (0 Files Uploaded)
Safe for bank statements, IDs, tax forms, and confidential files
100% Watermark-Free
Clean original documents ready for official submissions
.pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp
Drag & drop or paste directly from clipboard (Ctrl+V)
100% Free With No Limits
No account needed, no daily limits, no paywalls
Works on All Phones & Computers
iPhone, Android, Windows PC, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook
Need to Hit an Exact File Size Upload Limit?
Online job boards, immigration visa portals, universities, and court e-filing systems enforce strict KB ceilings. Select a calibrated target size solver below to compress without losing readability.
Legal & Court Portals
Strict compliance while keeping vector text razor sharp.
Job Portals & Submissions
Targeted ceiling for international and corporate submissions.
Job Portals & HR Forms
Ideal for resume attachments, certificates, and multi-page scans.
Email & Universities
Reduces large PDF decks under standard mail attachment limits.
Any Custom Limit
Set an exact target size with interactive compression preview.
Looking for a Free Alternative to Popular Cloud Tools?
Unlike cloud-based services that upload your files to remote servers or enforce hourly limits, EditPDFKit runs 100% in your browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stripping Document & Photo Metadata
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