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Inspect and remove video metadata

Choose a video, select what to remove, then download a clean copy.

InputMP4, WebM, MOV and M4V videoOutputCleaned local media copy

Video files carry more than picture and sound. Depending on the camera and software involved, they can hold GPS coordinates, the device make and model, serial numbers, the creation date and time, and the name of the editing application. This tool shows you what is actually in your file, lets you choose what to strip, and writes a clean copy.

What gets stored without you noticing

Phones commonly embed the exact location a video was recorded, along with the device model and a precise timestamp. That is convenient in your own photo library and a genuine privacy problem the moment the file leaves it — a clip shot at home carries your address in a field anyone can read with free software. Cameras add serial numbers that can link separate files to the same body, and editing software adds its own identifiers. Inspect the file before deciding: people are routinely surprised by what is there.

Strip selectively, and verify

Not all metadata is unwanted. Rotation flags tell players which way up the video goes, and removing them can leave a clip sideways; timestamps are useful for evidence, journalism and archives. Being able to drop location and device identity while keeping orientation is usually the right balance. Do not assume a platform will do it for you — some strip metadata on upload and some do not, and the ones that do often strip it only from the version they serve, not from the original download.

Questions, answered

What metadata do videos contain?

Commonly GPS coordinates, device make and model, creation date and time, and the software used. Cameras may also record serial numbers that link files to a specific body.

Does uploading to social media remove it?

Some platforms strip metadata and some do not, and behaviour differs between the version they display and the original file. Removing it yourself before uploading is the only reliable approach.

Will removing metadata break my video?

No, playback is unaffected — but keep the rotation flag if your file relies on one, or the video may appear sideways in players that would otherwise have corrected it.

Can I see what is in the file before removing anything?

Yes. The file is inspected first and the fields it contains are listed, so you decide what to strip rather than guessing.

Is the metadata really gone from the new file?

The clean copy is written without the fields you chose to remove. Your original file still contains everything, so delete or archive it separately if that matters.

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