A lightweight, library-based metadata removal tool that strips identifying information from files — simpler than ExifTool but with broader format support for common document types.
This toolkit is for informational purposes. Security needs vary by situation. No tool guarantees complete privacy or anonymity.
Provides no encryption; focused exclusively on removing metadata from files before sharing or publishing.
Removes metadata including author names, GPS coordinates, timestamps, and software identifiers from supported file formats.
Fully open source under LGPLv3; developed as part of the Tails OS project for integrated metadata cleaning.
Developed within the Tails/Tor ecosystem; no corporate entity or data collection.
Successor to MAT (Metadata Anonymisation Toolkit); maintained since 2018 with focused scope and consistent updates.
Command-line tool and Python library with no GUI; requires terminal familiarity and understanding of file formats.
Linux-native with Tails integration; available on other platforms via Python but not packaged for easy installation.
Completely free and open source; no account or payment required.
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