Metadata Eraser — Remove EXIF Data from Files
Remove hidden metadata from your files. GPS, author info, device IDs, and more.
Processed entirely in your browser. Files are never uploaded.
Photos taken on a phone embed GPS coordinates, the exact device, the timestamp, and sometimes the photographer's name. Office documents leak the author, last editor, and revision history. Dropvert's Metadata Eraser finds all of it across images, PDFs, audio, and Office files — and strips it locally, with a preview of what's being removed.
How it works
3-step walkthrough
How it works
3-step walkthrough
- 1
Drop a file (or up to 20)
Supported: JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, TIFF, PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, MP3, FLAC, M4A. Dropvert detects the format from magic bytes, not just the extension.
- 2
Preview what's in the file
See every metadata field grouped by category — GPS, camera/device, author info, software trail, dates, edit history. Pick a removal profile (remove all, or selective).
- 3
Strip and download
Dropvert produces a clean copy with metadata zeroed out. Compare the before/after metadata to confirm it's gone. Original on your device is untouched.
Why use Dropvert
Local-first, free, no upload required
Why use Dropvert
Local-first, free, no upload required
- Cross-format: images (EXIF/XMP/IPTC), PDFs, Office docs, audio (ID3) — one tool.
- Real-format detection (magic bytes), not just file extension — catches mislabeled files.
- Preview before stripping — see exactly what's in the file.
- Selective profiles: keep capture date but strip GPS, etc.
- Runs locally; the file and its embedded metadata never leave your device.
Frequently asked questions
6 answered
Frequently asked questions
6 answered
- What metadata is in my photos by default?
- Phones embed: GPS coordinates and altitude (often), exact device model, camera settings (aperture, shutter, ISO), capture timestamp, image orientation. Some apps add the photographer's name and copyright. Most of this is invisible in the photo viewer but reads instantly with any EXIF tool — including Dropvert's preview.
- Why does this matter?
- GPS coordinates leak where the photo was taken — sometimes a home address. Author/device info on Office documents reveals who edited what. Stripping metadata before sharing is a one-click privacy hardening that most users never think to do.
- Will stripping metadata change the visible file?
- For images: no — pixel data is unchanged, only the embedded metadata blocks are removed. For PDFs and Office docs: usually no, but some viewers fall back to less-rich rendering when XMP metadata is missing. Always sanity-check the cleaned copy before sharing.
- What's the difference between "Remove all" and selective profiles?
- Remove all zeros every metadata field in the file. Selective lets you keep some fields (the capture date) while stripping the rest (GPS, device, author). Useful when the metadata has practical value (sorting photos by date) but the privacy-sensitive fields don't.
- Does it work on HEIC photos from my iPhone?
- Yes. HEIC is a container that holds EXIF and other metadata blocks the same way JPEG does. Dropvert reads and strips them with the same flow.
- Is the output bit-for-bit identical other than metadata?
- For lossless formats (PNG, TIFF, FLAC): yes — pixel/sample data is preserved exactly. For lossy formats with embedded metadata blocks (JPEG, MP3): yes, the encoded payload stays untouched and only the metadata containers are rewritten.
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