Removing metadata from files¶

On Windows, you can remove metadata by right-clicking the file, selecting Properties, and then clicking Remove Metadata (or Details → Remove Properties). This deletes hidden details like timestamps and author information.

Mac users can open the file in Preview, go to Tools → Show Inspector, and delete EXIF data, which often includes location and camera settings.

If you need to clean multiple files at once, you can use a tool like ExifTool.

Before sharing sensitive files, consider converting them to PDF using LibreOffice, as this process removes most hidden data. Another simple trick is to take a screenshot instead of sharing the original file—this creates a fresh copy without old metadata.