What metadata does MetaClear remove from photos?

MetaClear strips GPS location coordinates, EXIF data (camera model, lens specs, exposure settings), IPTC tags, MakerNotes, capture timestamps, and embedded thumbnail previews — leaving your visual media clean of traceable data.

Is MetaClear safe and private to use?

Yes, absolutely. MetaClear runs 100% offline and sandboxed on your device. It makes zero network calls, has no tracking SDKs, and never uploads your media anywhere. All processing happens locally on your iPhone or iPad.

Does MetaClear reduce the quality of my photos?

No — MetaClear performs lossless metadata stripping by surgically removing only the metadata containers while preserving the original pixel data unchanged. Your photos and videos maintain their full resolution and visual quality.

Is MetaClear free to download?

MetaClear offers a free core experience for cleaning individual photos and inspecting metadata. A Pro upgrade unlocks batch processing for multiple files and video metadata purging — supporting sustainable independent development.

Can MetaClear clean video metadata too?

Yes — MetaClear Pro supports stripping GPS tracks, user tags, and embedded metadata from QuickTime movies, animated GIFs, and multi-frame formats while preserving secondary layers and HDR gain maps.

iOS · Privacy Utility

Strip metadata.
Keep quality.
Stay private.

MetaClear removes GPS, EXIF, device info, and embedded thumbnails from photos and videos — 100% on-device, no uploads, no quality loss.

How it works

EXIF
GPS Location
IPTC
MakerNotes
Device Model
Timestamps
Thumbnails
HDR Gain Maps

Local Engine

Zero compromises on quality or privacy

MetaClear strips nested data structures on-device, keeping your original files safe and pixels untouched.

Lossless Cleanup

Avoids re-compressing your media. MetaClear copies the original file container directly, surgically stripping EXIF, IPTC, and MakerNotes while preserving 100% of original pixel data — no re-encoding, no quality loss.

100% Sandbox-Safe

No external servers, no tracking SDKs, and zero network calls. All metadata parsing and cleaning run strictly inside local device sandboxes.

Video & Multi-Frame

Wipes GPS and user tags from QuickTime movies, animated GIFs, multi-page PDFs, depth layers, and HDR gain maps without losing secondary layers.

How It Works

Three steps to clean media

No accounts, no cloud processing. Everything happens locally on your iPhone in a sandboxed environment.

Select your photos

Browse your library sorted by exposure risk — see which files contain GPS, device info, and other traceable metadata.

Inspect what's exposed

Tap any file to view every embedded field before you clean — GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamps, and more.

Strip and verify

One tap removes all metadata losslessly. Compare before and after to confirm every field is gone.

App Gallery

Inside MetaClear

A clean, modern interface designed specifically for iOS — inspect, strip, and verify in seconds.

Photo Library

Scans and displays your photos sorted by exposure risk, with secure filtering.

Metadata Inspector

Inspects EXIF tags, GPS coordinates, software traces, and hardware signatures.

MetaClear metadata stripping in progress

One-Tap Cleaning

Strips all metadata instantly with a single tap. Watch exposed data disappear in real time.

Clean Confirmation

Confirms every metadata field was removed before you share or export.

Batch Processing

Select multiple photos and strip them all at once. Pro feature.

Privacy Verified

Review cleaned files side-by-side with originals.

MetaClear Pro

Unlock batch mode and video metadata purging.

Ready to clean your media?

MetaClear is free to try. Pro unlocks batch processing and video metadata purging — coming soon on the App Store.

Get MetaClear

Strip metadata.Keep quality.Stay private.