Data and Metadata Redaction

MAT2

Open-source metadata removal tool supporting images, audio files, torrents, PDFs, and Office documents across Windows, Mac, and Linux. MAT2 strips Exif data, location tags, and hidden metadata through command-line interface or graphical KDE Dolphin integration for batch metadata cleaning and privacy protection.

ExifEraser (Android)

Best Android metadata remover app for cleaning JPEG, PNG, and WebP image Exif data without requiring permissions. ExifEraser deletes GPS location, camera model, lens data, and photo timestamps to protect privacy when sharing pictures on social media, messaging apps, or public platforms.

• Share images directly from other apps to strip metadata
• Select and clean single or multiple images at once, including entire directories
• Camera integration removes metadata automatically when taking photos
• Drag photos from other apps into ExifEraser with split-screen mode
• Paste images from clipboard for instant metadata removal

Supported formats: JPEG (ICC Profile, Exif, Photoshop Image Resources, XMP/ExtendedXMP metadata), PNG (ICC Profile, Exif, XMP metadata), WebP (ICC Profile, Exif, XMP metadata)

Shortcuts (iOS & macOS)

Native iPhone and Mac metadata removal using Apple Shortcuts app without installing third-party software. Automatically strip Exif data, GPS coordinates, device information from photos using custom automation workflows. Remove image metadata before uploading to Instagram, Facebook, or cloud storage while preserving photo quality.

• Use as standalone shortcut or integrate into existing workflows
• Preserve Metadata option under Convert action must be unchecked
• Access shortcuts via Share Sheet for quick metadata removal
• Batch process multiple images with single shortcut invocation

This shortcut removes location data, device model, lens information, and camera settings while preserving image creation date.

ExifTool (CLI)

Professional command-line Exif editor and metadata removal tool supporting 500+ file formats including RAW images, videos, PDFs, and Office documents. ExifTool is the industry-standard metadata manipulation software used by photographers, forensic analysts, and privacy professionals for reading, writing, and deleting Exif, IPTC, XMP metadata across all platforms.

Often included as core component in other Exif removal applications and Linux distribution repositories. Supports comprehensive metadata standards including Exif, IPTC, XMP, and custom formats.