Which file types does Metadata Cleaner actually clean?

JPG and PNG metadata is removed. Supported PDF document-info fields are cleared. WEBP, HEIC, and TIFF may show in the picker, but those files are returned unchanged.

What metadata is removed from a PDF?

Title, author, subject, keywords, producer, creator, and the creation and modification dates. The pages themselves are not edited.

Does cleaning metadata change the visible file?

No. JPG and PNG are not re-encoded, so the pixels stay the same. PDF pages stay as they are. To remove visible text from PDF pages, use Redact PDF.

Yes. Metadata Cleaner requires a Scanonix Pro plan.

Metadata Cleaner Online | Remove Hidden File Metadata

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Remove supported hidden metadata from a JPG, PNG, or PDF while leaving the visible file unchanged. Cleaning runs on Scanonix servers and requires Pro.

How to use

Upload one JPG, PNG, or PDF.
Run the cleaner with a Scanonix Pro plan. The file is processed on Scanonix servers and then deleted.
Download the file. The picture or the PDF pages stay as they were.

Why use this tool

Remove camera and location details stored in JPG or PNG metadata before you share a photo.
Clear PDF document-info fields such as author, title, and creator.
Keep the visible file intact. Use Redact PDF when text on the PDF pages has to be removed.

Common use cases

Share a photo without the camera or location details stored in the file.
Send a PDF without author or creator fields in the document info.

Good to know

WEBP, HEIC, and TIFF can be chosen in the file picker. This cleaner does not remove their metadata and returns those files unchanged.
JPG and PNG are not re-encoded, so the pixels stay the same. PDF pages stay the same. The supported hidden fields are what change.
This is not a full wipe of every embedded object. It covers JPG and PNG metadata chunks and the PDF document-info fields listed on this page.
If several files are selected, only the first file is cleaned.

Key features

JPG and PNG metadata removed without re-encoding
PDF title, author, subject, keywords, producer, creator, and dates cleared
Visible content left in place
One file, processed on Scanonix servers

Frequently asked questions

Which file types does Metadata Cleaner actually clean?: JPG and PNG metadata is removed. Supported PDF document-info fields are cleared. WEBP, HEIC, and TIFF may show in the picker, but those files are returned unchanged.
What metadata is removed from a PDF?: Title, author, subject, keywords, producer, creator, and the creation and modification dates. The pages themselves are not edited.
Does cleaning metadata change the visible file?: No. JPG and PNG are not re-encoded, so the pixels stay the same. PDF pages stay as they are. To remove visible text from PDF pages, use Redact PDF.
Do I need Pro?: Yes. Metadata Cleaner requires a Scanonix Pro plan.

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Good to know

WEBP, HEIC, and TIFF can be chosen in the file picker. This cleaner does not remove their metadata and returns those files unchanged.
JPG and PNG are not re-encoded, so the pixels stay the same. PDF pages stay the same. The supported hidden fields are what change.
This is not a full wipe of every embedded object. It covers JPG and PNG metadata chunks and the PDF document-info fields listed on this page.
If several files are selected, only the first file is cleaned.

Frequently asked questions

Which file types does Metadata Cleaner actually clean?: JPG and PNG metadata is removed. Supported PDF document-info fields are cleared. WEBP, HEIC, and TIFF may show in the picker, but those files are returned unchanged.
What metadata is removed from a PDF?: Title, author, subject, keywords, producer, creator, and the creation and modification dates. The pages themselves are not edited.
Does cleaning metadata change the visible file?: No. JPG and PNG are not re-encoded, so the pixels stay the same. PDF pages stay as they are. To remove visible text from PDF pages, use Redact PDF.
Do I need Pro?: Yes. Metadata Cleaner requires a Scanonix Pro plan.

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Redact PDFRedact sensitive PDF content with manual area selection. Draw redaction boxes on pages — processed locally in your browser with secure hybrid rasterization.

Password-Protect PDF OnlinePassword-protect PDF files online with Scanonix. Encrypt sensitive documents with a password you choose — your password is not stored by Scanonix.