How to use Privacy scanner
- Open the tool. No account. The page loads the editor in your browser.
- Add files. Drop files onto the page. They are read locally and never uploaded.
- Scan & strip. Review metadata, then download a cleaned file.
- Download. The result is saved to your device. Nothing is stored on a server.
Frequently asked questions
What is removed?
Title, author, subject, keywords, producer, creator, dates, and XMP packet when present.
GPS?
XMP GPS is stripped with the metadata packet. Image EXIF inside nested JPEGs is best-effort.
Are files uploaded?
No.
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