Strip the hidden details out of a PDF or a photograph
Clear author, dates and XMP from a PDF, or rewrite a photo with no EXIF so its GPS and camera details are gone before you share it.
Remove PDF Metadata & EXIF Cleaner workspace
Drop files here or browse files
Drop a file here or browse to start.
- Audits a photo before cleaning it
- Clears GPS and camera details
- Strips PDF info and XMP
- Up to twenty files per batch
EditPDFKit deletes a PDF's document information entries, XMP packet and application leftovers, and rewrites an image with no EXIF container so its location and camera details are gone.
6 Document Sanitization Superpowers (Strip EXIF, GPS & Author Tracking)
Clean hidden tracking metadata, camera serials, geolocation coordinates, and author tags from PDFs and photos before sharing.
Every photo and PDF contains hidden metadata revealing your camera, location, and name. EditPDFKit sanitizes files completely in your browser.
1. Strip GPS Geolocation & Location Coordinates
Permanently wipe embedded latitude, longitude, and altitude coordinates from camera photos to protect your home address.
2. Wipe Camera Model, Serial Number & Timestamps
Remove device serial numbers, camera models, lens details, shutter speeds, and exact timestamps from JPG and PNG images.
3. Clean Hidden PDF Author & Software Tags
Strip creator names, author tags, editing software versions, and creation dates from PDF document properties.
4. Delete Embedded XMP Metadata Streams
Scours and deletes deep Adobe XMP metadata packets, thumbnail previews, and revision histories embedded in files.
5. Batch Multi-File Metadata Sanitization
Sanitize up to 30 PDF documents and image files simultaneously. Download clean files individually or as a single ZIP.
6. 100% Client-Side Privacy Guarantee
Metadata scrubbing executes locally inside your browser memory. Your sensitive files and location data never touch a cloud server.
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How to Clean EXIF, GPS & Author Metadata from PDFs and Photos
Simple 4-step walkthrough for fast, secure processing
Add the files
Drop in PDFs or photographs, up to twenty at a time; each one is inspected as it arrives.
Read the audit
Check what turned up — a location alert appears whenever a photo is carrying GPS coordinates.
Choose how much to clear
Take the one-click clean, or switch to picking individual items when you are working on a PDF.
Clean and download
Optionally write fresh details of your own, then save the cleaned file.
EditPDFKit vs. Online EXIF Data Scrubbers
Why thousands of privacy-conscious users choose EditPDFKit over cloud converters
| Feature | EditPDFKit (editpdfkit.com) | Cloud EXIF Cleaners & Metadata Portals |
|---|---|---|
| Where Files Are Processed | Directly on Your Device (Zero Uploads) | Uploaded to Remote Company Servers |
| Privacy & Safety | Zero Uploads • Files Never Leave Your Device | Files Uploaded and Retained on Remote Company Servers |
| Complete EXIF & GPS Scrubbing | Wipes camera models, lens serials, focal length, exposure, and high-precision GPS latitude/longitude coordinates | Only clears basic author fields while leaving exact GPS home geotags and camera serials intact |
| PDF Information & XMP Packet Cleansing | Purges the /Info dictionary and strips all embedded XMP XML packets, software producer strings, and edit timestamps | Leaves invisible XMP metadata packets embedded in the PDF binary stream |
| Zero Re-Compression & Lossless Quality | Surgically modifies the binary header markers without re-encoding pixels or compressing vector page elements | Re-encodes photos at heavy compression, causing noticeable artifacting and blur |
| 100% In-Browser Privacy Protection | Files are sanitized entirely inside local RAM—no unscrubbed photos or confidential PDFs are uploaded to cloud servers | Uploads your personal photos and sensitive documents containing geolocation data to remote third-party servers |
| Built-in Privacy Vault | Saved Privately on Your Device (View or delete anytime) | Saved on Cloud Servers (Cannot verify if or when deleted) |
| Daily Usage Limits | 100% Unlimited & Free Forever | Free tiers commonly cap daily files; check their pricing pages |
| File Size Limits | No Limits (Process files of any size) | Free tiers commonly cap upload size; check their pricing pages |
| Works Without Internet | Yes • 100% Offline (Works without Wi-Fi) | No • Fails without constant internet connection |
| Account & Sign In | No Signup • No Login • Zero Email Required | Commonly requires an account or email to use fully |
| Watermarks on Your Files | 100% Clean • No Watermarks Ever | Free tiers commonly add a watermark or charge to remove it; check their pricing pages |
How Remove PDF Metadata & EXIF Cleaner Works: Keep Your Files Safe & Private
See step-by-step how your files are processed. Everything happens right inside your browser — your files are never uploaded to the internet or shared with anyone.
1. Open on Your Device
When you pick a file, your browser opens it directly on your computer or phone. Your document stays on your device and is never uploaded anywhere.
2. Process in Your Browser
Your device does all the work right inside your browser. Because there are no server queues or waiting lines, your files are processed instantly.
3. Save in Private Vault
When you save your work, your file is stored securely inside your browser's private vault on your device. You can view or reopen it anytime, even without internet.
4. Download, Reuse, or Delete
Download your finished file, send it directly to another tool without re-uploading, or click 'Clear Vault' to permanently erase your files anytime with one click.
How You Can Prove Your Files Never Leave Your Device
Open this tool, turn off your Wi-Fi or turn on Airplane Mode, and drop your file. It will still edit, convert, or compress and let you download the result! This proves the tool works completely offline without sending anything to any server.
Press F12 on your keyboard (or right-click anywhere and choose "Inspect"), click on the Network tab, and process your file. You will see 0 bytes of your file sent over the web — absolute proof of 100% privacy.
Remove PDF Metadata & EXIF Cleaner Technical Specifications & Device Capabilities
Key features, device compatibility, and supported file types
Runs Directly on Your Device
Processed by your browser with zero waiting or upload lag
100% Private (0 Files Uploaded)
Safe for bank statements, IDs, tax forms, and confidential files
100% Watermark-Free
Clean original documents ready for official submissions
.pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp
Drag & drop or paste directly from clipboard (Ctrl+V)
100% Free With No Limits
No account needed, no daily limits, no paywalls
Works on All Phones & Computers
iPhone, Android, Windows PC, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook
Need to Hit an Exact File Size Upload Limit?
Online job boards, immigration visa portals, universities, and court e-filing systems enforce strict KB ceilings. Select a calibrated target size solver below to compress without losing readability.
Legal & Court Portals
Strict compliance while keeping vector text razor sharp.
Exam, Job & Visa Portals
The ceiling UPSC, SSC, bank exam and visa forms set most often.
Job Portals & HR Forms
Ideal for resume attachments, certificates, and multi-page scans.
Email & Universities
Reduces large PDF decks under standard mail attachment limits.
Any Custom Limit
Set an exact target size with interactive compression preview.
Looking for a Free Alternative to Popular Cloud Tools?
Unlike cloud-based services that upload your files to remote servers or enforce hourly limits, EditPDFKit runs 100% in your browser.
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