Remove Metadata from Your Files
Powerful API Integration
Integrate metadata removal into your applications with our simple and powerful API. Remove EXIF data, location information, and other sensitive metadata programmatically.
curl -X POST https://exiftools.com/api/v1/remove \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE" \
-F "[email protected]"
# Response Example
{
"success": true,
"status": "completed",
"uuid" : "123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000",
"downloadUrl": "https://exiftools.com/download-cleaned/123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000"
}Frequently Asked Questions
What is metadata and why should I remove it?
Metadata is hidden information embedded in your files, including EXIF data in photos (camera model, GPS location, date/time), document properties (author name, company, edit history), and other sensitive details. Removing metadata protects your privacy and prevents unintentional information disclosure when sharing files online.
What types of files can I clean?
We support hundreds of file formats including:
- Images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, WebP, HEIC)
- RAW Formats (Canon, Nikon, Sony)
- Videos (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV)
- Documents (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX)
- Audio (MP3, WAV, FLAC)
- And many more formats
Is my data secure?
Yes. Your files are processed securely and automatically deleted from our servers immediately after processing. We never store, analyze, or share your files. All processing happens in a secure, isolated environment.
Will removing metadata affect my file quality?
No. Removing metadata only strips the hidden information tags and does not affect the actual content, quality, or resolution of your images or documents. Your files will look exactly the same but without the embedded metadata.
Is there a file size limit?
You can process files up to 100MB in size. Both single file uploads and bulk uploads are supported, making it easy to clean multiple files at once.
Can I use this for commercial purposes?
Yes. Our metadata removal tool is free for both personal and commercial use. For high-volume commercial applications, we recommend using our API which provides better performance, higher rate limits, and dedicated support.
What happens to GPS location data?
All GPS and location data embedded in your files is completely removed. This includes latitude, longitude, altitude, and any other location-based information that cameras and smartphones automatically add to photos.
How do I integrate this into my application?
Use our simple REST API to integrate metadata removal into your application. Upload files via a POST request and receive a cleaned version back. Check out our API documentation for code examples in multiple programming languages.
Can I batch process multiple files?
Yes! You can upload and process multiple files at once using our bulk upload feature. Simply select all the files you want to clean, and they will be processed together for your convenience.