Deep metadata removal
Removes EXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC, comments, and format-specific metadata from supported images.
Metadata privacy & file security · Windows
MetaStripper
Remove hidden data from images, process private batches, work with local archives, and encrypt any file without uploading your content.
Explore every capability- Local processingYour images are not uploaded to MetaStripper.
- No telemetryThe desktop app does not send usage analytics.
- Verified outputEach cleaned result is checked after metadata removal.
- One-time purchaseNo monthly subscription for the desktop license.
Privacy tools that stay on your computer
MetaStripper combines careful metadata removal with practical archive and file-security workflows for daily desktop use.
Byte-level JPEG hard strip
A dedicated JPEG path removes privacy-bearing segments without treating a simple re-save as proof of safety.
Every output is checked
Processed files are re-opened and validated. A failed check is reported as a failure, never as a clean result.
ZIP and RAR input
Add supported images from ZIP or unencrypted RAR/RAR5 archives without uploading the archive or its contents.
Protected result archives
Package successful outputs as a standard ZIP or a password-protected authenticated .msarchive container.
Encrypt any local file
Protect any file in an authenticated .msenc container and restore it only after password and integrity verification.
Batch, reports, and CLI
Process folders, export TXT, JSON, or PDF reports, and use the licensed CLI for repeatable automation.
Safe overwrite workflow
Optional overwrite mode requires a recoverable backup and uses controlled replacement behavior.
Orientation and color handling
Visible orientation is preserved while privacy metadata is removed; color profile handling remains explicit.
Three private workflows, one desktop tool
Choose the job you need without moving sensitive files into a browser or cloud-processing queue.
Image privacy
Clean before you share
Inspect risky fields, choose Safe or Full removal, and review a verified result for every image.
- GPS, EXIF, XMP, IPTC, and comments
- Safe and Full removal modes
- Clear cleaned, skipped, and failed outcomes
Archives
Move private batches in and out
Bring supported images in from local archives and package only successful outputs when the batch finishes.
- ZIP and unencrypted RAR/RAR5 input
- Standard ZIP result archives
- Password-protected .msarchive output
File security
Encrypt files with authenticated containers
Protect arbitrary local files with modern authenticated encryption and deliberate overwrite safeguards.
- AES-256-GCM authentication
- Argon2id password-derived keys
- No password recovery by design
The files remain yours
A privacy utility should not require surrendering the files it protects.
- Image pixels and source files are processed on the local computer.
- No image upload service is part of the desktop workflow.
- The application contains no advertising or usage telemetry.
- Online services are limited to account, trial, license, activation, and purchase operations.
Straight prices, permanent licenses
Start with a restricted three-day trial. Purchase once when MetaStripper fits your workflow; there is no monthly desktop subscription.
For one person
Personal
US$15
one-time payment
- One licensed user
- Up to 3 activated devices
- All Pro desktop and CLI features
- Desktop product updates
- Email support
For households
Family
US$25
one-time payment
- Up to 3 licensed family members
- Up to 9 activated devices in total
- All Pro desktop and CLI features
- Desktop product updates
- Email support
The signed trial lasts three days and accepts up to 10 images per queue. Archives, encryption, CLI, PDF export, watermarks, and overwrite-originals remain locked. After the trial expires, all processing is locked until a paid license is activated.
Prices are shown in US dollars. Paddle calculates any required tax at checkout and acts as merchant of record for the purchase.
Before you install
Does MetaStripper upload my photos?
No. Image processing runs locally. Account and activation requests do not contain your image files.
Is the license a subscription?
No. Personal and Family are one-time desktop license purchases. Paddle may still display taxes required for your location.
What happens after the trial?
The application stops processing files until a paid license is activated. Your original images are not changed by the trial ending.
Can it open archives?
Yes. MetaStripper imports supported images from ZIP and unencrypted RAR/RAR5 archives. Password-protected ZIP input is supported; encrypted RAR input is intentionally rejected.
How is file encryption protected?
MetaStripper uses AES-256-GCM authenticated encryption with an Argon2id password-derived key. Passwords are not stored, and there is no password recovery.
Which languages and platforms are available?
The desktop interface currently includes 42 languages. The first commercial build targets 64-bit Windows; other platforms are future work and are not included promises.
MetaStripper
Inspect first. Share with less hidden data.
Try the complete local workflow on Windows before deciding whether a permanent license belongs in your toolkit.