Remove PDF & Image Metadata

Strip GPS, author, EXIF, edit history. In your browser. Instantly.

Remove metadata from PDFs and images for free without uploading to any server. HonestPDF's browser-based metadata stripper removes GPS coordinates, camera details, author names, edit history, and EXIF tags. All processing happens on your device - your files and the data they contain stay completely private. No account, no subscription, no file size limits.

Drag & drop your files here - or browse to choose. Up to 50 files. PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC supported.

PDF, JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC • Max 50 files • 100 MB each

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100% Private

Files Never Leave Your Device

Zero Quality Loss

100% Private

Files Never Leave Your Device

Zero Quality Loss

Why Remove Metadata?

Every PDF and photo you share carries hidden data. GPS coordinates reveal where you live. EXIF tags expose camera models and timestamps. PDF metadata leaks author names, edit history, and internal notes. Removing this data before sharing protects your privacy, your location, and your business secrets.

Common Use Cases

Real estate agents stripping GPS from property photos before listing
Journalists and activists protecting location data and sources
Businesses removing author names and edit history before sending PDFs to clients
Social media users hiding home address from vacation photos
Legal teams cleaning metadata from court-bound documents

HonestPDF Advantage

✓100% Client-Side Processing
✓Batch process up to 50 files
✓Visual metadata preview (see before you strip)
✓GPS pin preview on map before removal
✓Lossless - original image quality preserved

HonestPDF strips metadata entirely within your browser. Nothing is uploaded. A metadata stripper that uploads your files to a server would defeat its own purpose, which is why HonestPDF runs 100% locally.

Key Benefits

✓Strip All Hidden Data – GPS, camera info, timestamps, author names, edit history, software versions
✓See Before You Delete – Preview all metadata before stripping so you know exactly what's being removed
✓Batch Processing – Clean up to 50 files at once with a single click
✓No File Uploads – Your files and their secrets never leave your device
✓Quality Preserved – Images stay pixel-perfect, PDFs keep their content intact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What metadata does this tool remove?

It removes GPS coordinates, camera make and model, timestamps, software info, author names, title, subject, keywords, creator, producer, XMP streams, and all creation and modification dates from both PDFs and images.

Does removing metadata reduce file quality?

No. Metadata is stored separately from the actual image or PDF content. Removal strips only the hidden data headers. Your files remain pixel-perfect and identical in quality.

Which file formats are supported?

PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, and WEBP files are supported. Batch processing works for any combination of these formats, up to 50 files at once.

Can metadata be recovered after removal?

No. Once stripped with this tool, the metadata is permanently deleted from the file. Unlike hiding metadata, this tool physically removes the data structure from the file.

Is it safe to upload confidential documents for metadata removal?

You never upload anything. HonestPDF runs entirely in your browser using local JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files and their metadata are processed on your device only.

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