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File Meta Cleaner vs OpenPdfEdit

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File Meta Cleaner compared with OpenPdfEdit
DetailFile Meta Cleaner logo File Meta CleanerOpenPdfEdit logo OpenPdfEdit
What it doesRemove private metadata from your files in your browser An open source PDF editor that keeps your files yours
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free for most features. Supporter tools (watermark and OCR): 1,000 credits ($5), one-time payment
Key features
  • Local browser processing
  • No file uploads
  • JPG/JPEG, PNG, PDF, DOCX, and XLSX support
  • Removes EXIF data including GPS metadata
  • Removes document properties from PDF, DOCX, XLSX
  • Preserves file format and visible content
  • File size limits: JPG/PDF 25 MB, PNG 20 MB, DOCX/XLSX 15 MB
  • Text editing and replacement in PDFs
  • Real redaction that removes text from file content
  • PDF comparison showing text and pixel differences
  • Password protection with AES-256 encryption
  • Watermarking and page numbering (Supporter feature)
What makes it different
  • Privacy-first with no file uploads
  • Processes files locally in browser
  • Removes GPS metadata from images
  • Shows metadata categories before cleaning
  • No upload, no account required, no watermarks or page limits
  • All processing runs locally on your machine with no server involved
  • Works offline after first load; desktop app never needs network
  • Real redaction that removes text from file bytes, not just visual overlay
  • Fully open source under AGPL-3.0-or-later with auditable code
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)05
Citation Flow (Majestic)1217
Referring domains (Majestic)27

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