The nometa command.
Strip EXIF, GPS, XMP and IPTC — pixels untouched.
photo.jpgphoto.nometa.jpg
Works on: Images, PDF, video · The command disappears once the job is done · Original backed up first
Photos carry your exact location, your device, and the second you pressed the shutter; PDFs carry author names and editing history. nometa scrubs all of it in place, before the file leaves your Mac — the step to do right before anything gets shared, listed, or uploaded.
The file is processed locally, so removing private metadata does not require uploading the file to a service.
Free 7-day trial · 100 files · No credit card · macOS 14+
See what your photos reveal — free tool ›Questions? Answers.
More commands
25mb
Shrink any video or image to ≤ N megabytes — any whole number works.
small
A balanced compression preset — noticeably smaller, still looks great.
tiny
Aggressive compression for when size beats quality.
1080p
Cap the longest side at 1080 pixels — also 720p and 480p.
720p
Cap the longest side at 720 pixels — the sharing sweet spot.
480p
Cap the longest side at 480 pixels — maximum shrink for previews.