PrivMeta Alternatives

PrivMeta is described as 'Clean hidden data from your files, right in your browser. No uploads. No tracking. Open source. Private by design' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PrivMeta for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Linux and iPhone apps. The best PrivMeta alternative is ExifCleaner, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PrivMeta are ExifTool, Metadata Remover, Scrambled Exif and Exif Eraser.

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PrivMeta alternatives page was last updated Apr 22, 2025
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  1. ExifCleaner icon

    ExifCleaner

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    ExifCleaner is a free app written in Electron framework, opensource desktop GUI app to remove exif metadata from images and video files with simple drag and drop. It's built on top of the proven ExifTool library and supports fast multi-core batch processing of files.

    20 ExifCleaner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ExifCleaner screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Remove EXIF Data
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Image Processing
    7.  Electron based

    ExifCleaner VS PrivMeta

     

    • ExifCleaner is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PrivMeta.

    • ExifCleaner is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PrivMeta.

    • ExifCleaner is Free and Open SourcePrivMeta is also Free and Open Source
    • ExifCleaner is Privacy focused and LightweightPrivMeta is not according to our users
  2. ExifTool icon

    ExifTool

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    ExifTool is a platform-independent Perl library plus a command-line application for reading, writing and editing meta information in a wide variety of files.

    45 ExifTool alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    ExifTool screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Portable
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  Multiple languages
    8.  Change File Dates
    9.  Geotagged Photos

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  4. Metadata Remover icon

    Metadata Remover

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    Protect your privacy by removing metadata from your photos, before sharing them on the internet!

    10 Metadata Remover alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Metadata Remover screenshot 1

    Metadata Remover Features

    1.  Image Preview
    2.  Remove EXIF Data

    Metadata Remover VS PrivMeta

     

    • Metadata Remover is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to PrivMeta.

    • Metadata Remover is Free and Open SourcePrivMeta is also Free and Open Source
  5. Scrambled Exif icon

    Scrambled Exif

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    Scrambled Exif (pronounced eggsif) helps you remove the metadata in your pictures before you share them.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    Scrambled Exif screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Remove EXIF Data
    4.  Image Processing

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  6. Exif Eraser icon

    Exif Eraser

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    ExifEraser is a modern, permissionless image metadata erasing application for Android 6.0+.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    Exif Eraser screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Image Processing
    4.  Remove EXIF Data

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  7. Metadata Cleaner icon

    Metadata Cleaner

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    Metadata within a file can tell a lot about you. Cameras record data about when and where a picture was taken and which camera was used. Office applications automatically add author and company information to documents and spreadsheets.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Metadata Cleaner screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The software is no longer being maintained.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Flatpak
    5.  Gtk

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  9. Kleaner icon

    Kleaner

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    Kleaner is an image metadata cleaner that can handle EXIF, IPTC, XMP and Comments. It is available under the GPL-3.0 license.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Kleaner screenshot 1

    Kleaner Features

    1.  Remove EXIF Data
    2.  Remove metadata

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  10. AnyEXIF | Photo EXIF Editor and Viewer. icon

    AnyEXIF | Photo EXIF Editor and Viewer.

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    100% Free. Check, Rewrite, Edit, Clean and Manage your Photos and Meta Information!

    45 AnyEXIF | Photo EXIF Editor and Viewer. alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    AnyEXIF | Photo EXIF Editor and Viewer. screenshot 1

    AnyEXIF | Photo EXIF Editor and Viewer. Features

    1.  Add GPS Location to Photo Metadata

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  11. ExifEase icon

    ExifEase

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    ExifEase is the ultimate solution for managing EXIF data in your digital images, offering a seamless experience for both casual users and professional photographers alike.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    ExifEase screenshot 1
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    ExifEase Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Remove EXIF Data
    4.  EXIF Editing

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  12. Exif Metadata icon

    Exif Metadata

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    Exif Metadata lets you quickly and easily view, edit, and remove metadata, including GPS location, from your iPhone and iPad photos. It is a must-have tool for serious photographers and casual iPhoneographers alike.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Exif Metadata VS PrivMeta

     

    • Exif Metadata is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to PrivMeta.

    • Exif Metadata is Freemium and ProprietaryPrivMeta is Free and Open Source
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    Metapho

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    Check and Edit EXIF Metadata.

    16 Metapho alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Metapho Features

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  14. BatchPurifier icon

    BatchPurifier

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    BatchPurifier can remove metadata from JPEG files in batch, thoroughly removing metadata such as EXIF (including thumbnail), Photoshop image resources (including IPTC), XMP, comments, ICC Profile, and other hidden data types while keeping the JPEG image intact and without...

    17 BatchPurifier alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BatchPurifier screenshot 1

    BatchPurifier Features

    1.  Remove metadata
    2.  Remove EXIF Data

    BatchPurifier VS PrivMeta

     
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