0 files · 0 tags detected · 0 eradicated · 0 GPS stripped · 0 scripts
Metadata & EXIF Privacy Scrubber: before and after
An illustration with sample files; your own files show their own results.
BeforeFiles that carry hidden data
GPS, camera and time
Editor and author named
Author inside the PDF
AfterThe same files, scrubbed
Location and camera gone
No editing trail
Properties cleared
Metadata & EXIF Privacy Scrubber
Find and permanently remove hidden metadata from images, documents, video, audio and vector files: EXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, MakerNotes, ID3 tags, Office properties and QuickTime atoms. Every byte is parsed and rewritten in your browser, and nothing is uploaded. We never fetch map tiles either, because that would leak the very coordinate you are erasing.
How it removes metadata (per format)
- JPEG / PNG / WebP: the EXIF block is rewritten with only the tags you allow (drop GPS, keep orientation); XMP, IPTC and comments are removed as chosen. Pixels are untouched.
- TIFF / HEIC / AVIF: these can’t be edited byte-safely, so the pixels are re-encoded to a clean PNG/JPEG. All metadata goes and the format changes.
- PDF: the Document Info dictionary and XMP stream are deleted, which also collapses incremental-update history.
- DOCX / XLSX / PPTX:
docProps/core.xml,app.xmland custom properties are cleared, then the package is re-zipped. - MP4 / MOV / M4A:
udta/metaboxes (including QuickTime GPS) are zeroed in place, so playback is unaffected. - MKV / WebM: title, dates, writing app and Tags are neutralised in place as EBML
Voidelements. - MP3 / WAV / FLAC: ID3v2, RIFF INFO and Vorbis comments are rebuilt without the removed fields; ID3v1 and cover art are dropped.
- SVG / EPS:
<script>elements,on*handlers, editor namespaces, RDF metadata and author/date comments are stripped.
Limits
This tool edits container metadata. It does not run OCR and cannot remove what is part of the visible content, such as text under a black box or faces in a photo. MP4/MOV and Matroska tags are cleared as a block, not field by field. Browsers stamp a downloaded file with the time it is saved, so “Preserve file dates” only controls the timestamps embedded in the file.
Frequently asked questions
Does removing EXIF data change the image itself?
Not for JPEG, PNG, WebP and GIF: the metadata blocks are dropped and the pixel data passes through untouched, so there is no quality loss. TIFF, HEIC and AVIF are re-encoded, which is lossy, and the tool tells you before you export.
Is GPS location really gone, or just hidden?
Gone. The GPS data is removed from the file's bytes, not flagged as hidden, and the before/after panel shows the fields going from populated to empty. Coordinates are never sent to a map service.
What metadata do phone photos actually carry?
Typically camera make and model, the exact capture time, GPS coordinates and altitude, lens and exposure settings, the editing software, and often an embedded thumbnail that survives cropping. Social platforms strip some of it; email, chat and cloud links usually keep all of it.
Can it clean several files at once?
Yes. Drop in a batch, review the fields found in each file, and export them together as a ZIP built in your browser.
Why does my PDF still show an author name after scrubbing?
The name is probably in the page content, not the properties. The scrubber clears the document information and XMP metadata; a name typed into a header, footer or signature block needs a redaction tool.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Parsing, detection, rewriting and ZIP packaging all run in your browser. No file and no coordinate leaves your device.
Why doesn't the GPS map show a real map?
A map tile request would send the exact latitude and longitude to a tile server, leaking the location this tool removes. The point is plotted locally, and there is a link you can choose to open.
Can I keep some metadata and remove the rest?
Yes. In Custom mode, toggle categories (location, device, identity, timestamps, thumbnails, scripts). The live diff shows what will be stripped before you run it. MP4/MOV and MKV clear tags as one block.
Why did my HEIC or TIFF file change format?
Those formats store metadata in structures that can't be rewritten safely in a browser, so the pixels are re-encoded to a clean JPEG or PNG. That guarantees no residual metadata, at the cost of the original container.
Metadata & EXIF Privacy Scrubber at a glance
| Where it runs | Entirely in your browser. Files are never uploaded. |
|---|---|
| Cost | 40 tokens per file (about $0.40 at the base rate); a ZIP of several files costs at least 120 tokens |
| Accepts | JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, TIFF, HEIC, AVIF, PDF, Word/Excel/PowerPoint, MP4, MKV, MP3, WAV, FLAC, SVG, EPS |
| Produces | The same file with its metadata removed, plus a before/after field report. Batches download as a ZIP. |
| Batch | Up to 50 files per run. |
| Account needed | Only to spend tokens. Browsing and previewing are free. |
| What it does not do | It removes metadata, not visible content. Text, faces or a location shown in the image itself stay there. |
Local processing vs. cloud tools
How Orilami compares with the typical online tool that uploads your file to its servers.
| Criterion | Orilami (runs locally) | Typical cloud tools |
|---|---|---|
| File privacy | 0 bytes leave your device. Files are processed in your browser's memory. | Files are uploaded to external servers, where they may be logged or retained. |
| Edit & delete safety | Metadata is removed from the file's own bytes, not just hidden from view. | Often only a surface-level hide that can sometimes be recovered. |
| Speed & performance | Instant: runs on your device, with no queue and no upload or download wait. | Depends on your connection and on server load. |
| Pricing model | Pay per use with tokens. No mandatory monthly subscription. | Typically a recurring monthly subscription that adds up. |
The cloud column describes upload-based online tools in general. Individual services differ.