Security

Secure File Cleaner

Scan a file for hidden metadata and tracking artifacts.

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Instructions

How to Use Secure File Cleaner

01

Upload Target File

Select the document or image file you wish to inspect and clean.

02

Inspect Security Scan

Review detected tracking metadata, location tags, revision history, and user identifiers.

03

Clean & Download Secure File

Click 'Clean File & Secure' to generate a sanitized file with sensitive metadata removed.

Capabilities

Key Features & Benefits

Automated Metadata Security Scan

Scans files for hidden author names, camera serials, edit histories, and location coordinates.

Sanitizes Documents & Images

Strips hidden tracking artifacts while keeping document visual content intact.

Client-Side Cryptographic Scrubbing

Executes file cleaning algorithms locally inside browser tab memory.

Clean Un-Trackable Export

Generates clean files safe for public sharing and publishing.

Overview

About Secure File Cleaner

Publishing documents or photos online without scrubbing hidden metadata can inadvertently expose author usernames, software versions, edit histories, and precise GPS locations.

The Secure File Cleaner scans and sanitizes your files, removing hidden tracking artifacts before publishing.

All file cleaning runs locally inside your web browser, ensuring complete privacy.

Frequently Asked

Questions & Answers

What hidden data does the File Cleaner remove?

It removes EXIF GPS coordinates, author metadata, camera details, and revision tracking logs.

Does file cleaning alter the visible text or photo content?

No, visible content remains unchanged while hidden background metadata is removed.

Are files uploaded to a remote server?

No, all file scrubbing takes place locally inside your browser memory.

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