PURGE — free metadata cleaner by BLACKOT

PURGE is a meta data cleaner made by . Inspect, clean or edit the hidden metadata (EXIF, GPS location, author, device and timestamps) inside photos, PDFs, audio and video. Your data stays on your device and the site also works offline.

How it works

  1. Add your files.
  2. Choose Inspect, Clean or Edit.
  3. Clean all, or select what to clean, then download the clean copy.

Frequently asked questions

What is PURGE?

PURGE is a free metadata cleaner by BLACKOT, built by Muhammad Ahmad Anjum. It shows and removes the hidden data (metadata) inside photos, PDFs, audio and video, such as GPS location, device model, author name and timestamps.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. Your files and data stay on your device. PURGE has no server, no account and no tracking; everything is processed inside your own browser.

Can I use PURGE offline?

Yes. Open the site once with an internet connection and it keeps working with no connection, and it can be installed like an app.

What is metadata and why remove it?

Metadata is information hidden inside a file: where a photo was taken, which phone or camera made it, who wrote a document and when. Sharing a file can share all of that, so removing it protects your privacy.

Which file types does the meta data cleaner support?

Images (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, TIFF, HEIC, AVIF), PDF, audio (MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC, M4A) and video (MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, AVI).

Can I choose what to clean?

Yes. Choose "Clean all" to remove everything, or "Select what to clean" to remove only the kinds of hidden data you pick.

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