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Privacy-First Metadata Removal

Comprehensive guide to using Scrub Metadata for maximum privacy protection across 35+ file formats.

100% Private Processing

Your files never leave your device. All metadata removal happens locally in your browser using zero-knowledge architecture.

🚀 Quick Start

What is Metadata?

Metadata is hidden information embedded in your files that can reveal sensitive information about you, your location, devices, and activities.

Photos Can Reveal:

  • • GPS coordinates (exact location)
  • • Camera model and serial number
  • • Date, time, and camera settings
  • • Software used for editing

Documents Can Expose:

  • • Author names and company details
  • • Creation and modification dates
  • • Revision history and comments
  • • System and software information

How to Use

1

Upload Files

Drag & drop or click to select your files

2

Auto Processing

Metadata removed instantly in your browser

3

Download Clean

Get privacy-protected files ready for sharing

📁 Supported File Formats

Images

8 formats

Supported Formats:

JPEGPNGGIFWebPBMPTIFFSVG

Metadata Removed:

EXIF data, GPS coordinates, camera info, timestamps

Processing: 0.5-5 seconds

Documents

12 formats

Supported Formats:

PDFWord (DOCX)Excel (XLSX)PowerPoint (PPTX)RTFOpenDocument

Metadata Removed:

Author info, creation dates, revision history, hidden content

Processing: 1-15 seconds

Video

7 formats

Supported Formats:

MP4MOVAVIMKVWMVFLVWebM

Metadata Removed:

Creation date, GPS coordinates, device info, container metadata

Processing: 5-60 seconds

Audio

5 formats

Supported Formats:

MP3WAVFLACAACOGG

Metadata Removed:

ID3 tags, album art, artist info, recording metadata

Processing: 1-10 seconds

Archives

5+ formats

Supported Formats:

ZIPRAR7ZTARGZIP

Metadata Removed:

Timestamps, compression metadata, system paths

Processing: 2-30 seconds

⚡ Performance Guidelines

File Size Limits

Maximum file size1GB
Recommended sizeUnder 100MB
Batch processingUp to 50 files

Browser Requirements

Chrome (recommended)Version 90+
FirefoxVersion 88+
SafariVersion 14+
RAM (recommended)8GB+

⚠️ Important Limitations

Unsupported Formats

Legacy Office formats (.doc, .xls, .ppt) - Use newer formats instead
Proprietary CAD files (.dwg, .rvt) - Requires vendor software
Database files (.sqlite, .mdb) - Use database-specific tools
Email archives (.pst, .ost) - Use email client export features

Processing Limitations

Binary formats may have limited metadata removal
DRM-protected files cannot be processed
Corrupted files may fail to process
Password-protected files must be unlocked first

💡 Best Practices

Before Processing

  • Create backups of original files if needed
  • Check file integrity - ensure files aren't corrupted
  • Plan batch sizes for better performance

After Processing

  • Verify results - spot-check cleaned files
  • Test critical files for functionality
  • Share confidently knowing files are clean

🏆 Compliance & Standards

GDPR Compliant

Meets data minimization requirements

CCPA Compliant

Reduces personal information sharing

Enterprise Ready

99.7% success rate, Six Sigma quality