Video Metadata Remover

Remove metadata from videos for privacy. Strip location, device info, and timestamps.

Upload Videos

Drag & drop videos here, or click to browse

Supports MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI • Upload multiple videos for batch processing

TL;DR

Remove personal metadata from video files before sharing. Upload single or multiple videos, optionally preserve rotation data for mobile recordings, then process and download clean files. The tool strips embedded tags like title, artist, creation date, device info, and location data. Batch processing creates a ZIP archive. Privacy-sensitive metadata is shown before removal so you know what's being cleaned.

How to Remove Video Metadata

Strip personal information from your videos before sharing online.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Upload your video(s). Drag and drop one or more video files, or click to browse. Supports MP4, MOV, WebM, and other common formats. Batch processing is available for multiple files.

Step 2: Review detected metadata. The tool scans your video and displays any privacy-sensitive metadata found, including device information, creation dates, and embedded tags.

Step 3: Choose rotation handling. Enable "Preserve Rotation" if your video was recorded on a phone and needs to maintain portrait/landscape orientation. Disable it to strip all metadata including rotation.

Step 4: Process and download. Click "Remove Metadata" to strip all personal data. For single files, download directly. For multiple files, receive a ZIP archive.

What Metadata Gets Removed

Understanding what personal data may be embedded in your videos.

Device information. Make and model of the recording device (iPhone 15 Pro, Canon EOS R5, etc.), software version, and camera serial numbers.

Creation timestamps. When the video was recorded, including exact date and time. This can reveal your schedule and habits.

Media tags. Title, artist, album, description, and copyright information embedded in the file. Often auto-populated by recording software.

Camera settings. ISO, aperture, exposure time, focal length, and other EXIF-style data from the recording device.

Rotation data. Indicates how the video should be displayed (portrait vs landscape). You can choose to preserve this if needed for proper playback.

When to Remove Metadata

Protect your privacy in these common scenarios.

Before social media uploads. Remove device info and timestamps before posting to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or other platforms. Protect your privacy from anyone who downloads your content. Essential for coaches and course creators sharing video content online.

Before sharing files directly. When sending videos via email, cloud storage, or messaging apps, strip metadata to prevent recipients from seeing your device info or recording dates.

Professional deliverables. Clean videos before sending to clients. Remove internal notes, draft markers, or company device information from final deliverables.

Public archives or portfolios. Before adding videos to publicly accessible portfolios or archives, ensure no personal information is embedded.

Verifying privacy. Use the Video Metadata Viewer first to see what's embedded, then remove what you want to strip.

Batch Processing Tips

Efficiently clean metadata from multiple videos at once.

Upload multiple files. Select multiple videos at once or drag and drop a batch. Each file is processed independently with the same settings.

ZIP archive output. When processing multiple files, the tool creates a single ZIP file containing all cleaned videos. Original filenames are preserved with "_clean" suffix.

Check results. After batch processing, consider spot-checking a few files with the Metadata Viewer to confirm all personal data was removed.

Browser memory limits. For very large batches, process in smaller groups to avoid browser memory issues. Total combined size should stay reasonable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does removing metadata affect video quality?

The tool re-encodes video during metadata removal, which can cause minimal quality loss. The encoding uses high-quality settings (CRF 23) to minimize impact. For archival copies, keep your originals.

Why would I want to preserve rotation?

Videos shot in portrait mode on phones store rotation info in metadata. Without it, the video may play sideways. Enable 'Preserve Rotation' for mobile recordings that should display vertically.

What if no metadata is found?

If the tool finds no privacy-sensitive metadata, it will indicate the file is already clean. You can still process it to ensure any non-displayed metadata is also removed.

Is the removal permanent?

Yes, once processed the metadata is permanently removed from the output file. Your original file is unchanged. Keep the original if you need the metadata for any reason.

Does this remove watermarks or overlays?

No, this tool only removes metadata (hidden information). Visual elements like watermarks, text overlays, or graphics are part of the video frames and cannot be removed by metadata stripping.

Key Takeaways

  • 1Strips device info, timestamps, and embedded tags
  • 2Preserve Rotation option for mobile recordings
  • 3Batch processing with ZIP download for multiple files
  • 4Preview what metadata exists before removal
  • 5Original files remain unchanged
  • 6100% browser-based—your videos stay private

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