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File Meta Cleaner vs PDF4U

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File Meta Cleaner compared with PDF4U
DetailFile Meta Cleaner logo File Meta CleanerPDF4U logo PDF4U
What it doesRemove private metadata from your files in your browser Free PDF tools that run in your browser without uploading files to servers
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Pricing modelFree Free
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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
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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
  • Files never leave your device - all processing happens in your browser
  • No sign-up, no account required
  • Unlimited usage with no daily caps or watermarks
  • Works on phones, tablets and computers
  • Available in 16 languages
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)12 +8 (up) since last check16 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)04
Citation Flow (Majestic)1223
Referring domains (Majestic)224

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