What is Remove Metadata?
A privacy-first tool to strip metadata from images & docs. Fast, secure, no files uploaded.
Problem
Users need to manually remove hidden metadata (EXIF, GPS, etc.) from files to protect privacy, but manually removing metadata is time-consuming and technical, while existing tools often require uploading files to external servers, risking data exposure.
Solution
A web-based privacy tool that lets users clean hidden data without uploading files (local browser processing). Users drag-and-drop files to instantly strip metadata from images/docs (e.g., JPEG EXIF data, PDF author details).
Customers
Photographers, journalists, lawyers, healthcare professionals, and privacy-conscious individuals who handle sensitive files requiring metadata removal.
Unique Features
Local processing (no file uploads), open-source transparency, supports 10+ file types (JPEG, PNG, PDF, DOCX), instant cleaning.
User Comments
Saves time compared to manual tools
Trustworthy since files stay offline
Simple enough for non-tech users
Essential for GDPR compliance
Free to use with no signup
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt 2 days ago (78 upvotes, #5 rank at time), GitHub repo with 120+ stars, 1K+ users in first week (self-reported by founder).
Market Size
Global data anonymization market (includes metadata removal) valued at $2.86B in 2024, projected to grow at 28.3% CAGR through 2030 (Grand View Research).
