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Goodbye, metadata.

Say hello to elise.deexif, your go-to tool for removing hidden metadata from your files. With a simple drag and drop UI, elise.deexif effortlessly strips away unnecessary metadata, leaving you with clean, lightweight files ready for sharing or publishing. Whether it's EXIF data or other hidden metadata, elise.deexif ensures your privacy and the footprint of your files are minimized quickly and seamlessly.

A tiny little spy

Every photo you take carries more than just the image. Hidden beneath the surface is metadata. Details like the location where the photo was taken, the device used, the date and time, and even camera settings such as exposure and aperture. But it’s not just images. Non-image files like documents and PDFs also contain metadata, including author names, file creation dates, and even software information. Metadata helps organize your files, but it can also reveal information you might not want to share. elise.deexif ensures that your files stay private by removing this hidden data.

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Created: Sep 13, 2024, at 7:31 PM
Device: iPhone 15 Pro Max
Color Space: RGB
Color Profile: Display P3
Focal Length: 6.765 mm
Aperture: f/1.78
Exposure Time: 1/2 506
Latitude: 59° 22' 6.828" N
Altitude: 18° 16' 32.202" E

Beyond trust

When sharing files online or in professional settings, every piece of metadata you leave behind is a potential clue. Whether it's the location of a photo, the timestamp of a document, or the author's name in a PDF, this invisible data can reveal more than you intend. Once a file is sent, it’s beyond your control, and if it falls into the wrong hands, the information taken from the metadata can be misused. Removing metadata before sharing is essential, protecting your personal information and ensuring you're only sharing what you want. elise.deexif makes it easy to clear this hidden data, giving you full control over what your files say about you.

Security risks

Metadata isn’t just an innocent bystander. In the wrong hands, it becomes a powerful tool for exploitation. Hidden within images and documents, metadata can reveal location patterns, software vulnerabilities, and even personal habits. Imagine sharing a photo, only to expose your home address or the software you use for sensitive work. With elise.deexif, you can rest easy knowing that your files are scrubbed of this hidden information, reducing the risk of unwanted exposure or targeted attacks.

How metadata helps

Not all metadata is a risk. In fact, it can be incredibly useful for organizing and tagging files. Photographers use metadata to keep track of camera settings, while businesses rely on document metadata to track versions and authorship. elise.deexif doesn’t just strip everything away blindly, it gives you the power to decide what stays and what goes. Use metadata when it serves you, and remove it when it becomes a liability. It’s about striking the perfect balance between control and privacy.

When? What?

File metadata remover

Coming later this year.

Available for macOS 11 or later