Metadata Inspector & Stripper
Inspect hidden EXIF data, GPS coordinates, camera serial numbers, and PDF author tags. Scrub all tracking data with a single click before sharing online.
Drag & drop an image or PDF here to inspect, or browse
Supports PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF. Checks EXIF, IPTC, XMP and PDF dictionaries.
document.pdf
Analyzing metadata...
This file contains exact GPS coordinates pinpointing where it was created/photographed.
Discovered Metadata Tags
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Scrubbing metadata...
Rewriting binary streams without headers
Metadata Scrubbed Clean!
Cleaned in seconds • zero uploads
All EXIF tags, GPS location markers, device serials, and document history headers have been permanently purged.
Inspect and sanitize document metadata
Deep Inspection
Uncover hidden author info, software signatures, and edit history.
1-Click Sanitizer
Wipes all metadata dictionaries and XMP packages instantly.
Safe Distribution
Ensure documents are clean before sending to clients or court.
How to Strip EXIF & Author Metadata from PDFs & Images
Follow these 4 simple steps to process your files directly on your device with 100% privacy.
Select File
Drop your PDF, JPG, PNG, or TIFF document. The file is analyzed strictly in browser memory.
Inspect Hidden Tags
View all detected metadata: author names, software versions, GPS coordinates, and edit histories.
Sanitize & Scrub
Click 'Strip Metadata' to wipe the Info dictionary, XMP streams, and EXIF tags at the binary level.
Download Clean File
Save your scrubbed file, free of any digital fingerprints, ready for anonymous publication.
Supported Formats & Processing Limits
Built for Everyday Productivity
Strip GPS & Camera Serial Numbers from Photos
Smartphone photos embed exact GPS latitude/longitude coordinates and device IDs. Sanitize photos before posting online or sending to clients to protect your home location.
Scrub Document Revision History & Author Names
Prevent leaking internal usernames, corporate computer names, or editing timestamps when submitting RFP bids, academic papers, or whistleblower disclosures.
How to Remove Metadata and EXIF Data Before Sharing Documents
Permanently scrub author names, GPS location coordinates, revision history, and camera tags from files.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about browser processing, file safety, and format capabilities.
What hidden metadata does DocuShrink remove?
We scrub the standard PDF Info dictionary (Title, Author, Subject, Creator, Producer, CreationDate, ModDate), embedded XML/XMP streams, thumbnail previews, and camera EXIF/GPS tags.
Does scrubbing metadata affect the visual quality of my PDF or photos?
No. Stripping metadata removes non-visual binary headers. Text layout, image pixels, and formatting remain 100% untouched.
Why is this tool completely ad-free?
To provide absolute security assurance for sensitive investigative, legal, and privacy-critical files, this tool is strictly air-gapped without external ad scripts.
Can stripped metadata ever be recovered from the exported file?
No. The metadata bytes are physically omitted during binary reconstruction; they are not simply hidden.