Safely remove metadata from photos with Metadata Remover. Process images locally without uploading.

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April 28, 2024
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Metadata Remover Extension

Key Features:

✔ Local Processing: Images are processed directly on your computer, ensuring that no data is uploaded elsewhere.
✔ No Quality Loss: Strip EXIF data without recompressing the image, preserving the original quality of your photos.
✔ Bulk Processing: Allows for the removal of metadata from multiple JPG files at once.


What is EXIF?

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) data is like a digital footprint embedded in your photos, typically captured by digital cameras and smartphones. It includes details like when and where the photo was taken, camera settings, and if your location services were on, it can include exact GPS coordinates.

This kind of information could potentially be used to track your movements. It's advisable to remove EXIF data from images before sharing them online if privacy is a concern.


Use cases:

✦ Security: Our EXIF remover ensures that your personal details remain confidential when you publish images online. Malicious parties can no longer use location data from photos to track your activities or craft personalized phishing attacks.
✦ Data Management: This reduces the file size of your images, making them easier and faster to upload or download.
✦ Professionalism: Maintain a professional standard by using Metadata Remover to erase EXIF from your photos. This is particularly important in fields such as journalism and art, where the focus should be on the content rather than on the technical specifics of how a photo was taken.


How to Use:

1️⃣ Click the \"Add to Chrome\" button and pin it to your toolbar for easy access.

2️⃣ Click the Metadata Remover icon in your browser toolbar to open the application.

3️⃣ Drop one or multiple JPG files onto the page.

4️⃣ The extension will remove image metadata locally on your computer – no data leaves your device.

5️⃣ Save the processed photos one by one or download them as a ZIP archive.


Frequently Asked Questions:

❓ Does extension work offline?
Absolutely, the Metadata Remover is designed to function entirely offline. This means that all images are processed locally on your computer. Since no data is transmitted elsewhere, there's no risk of data breaches or privacy violations. Users can confidently remove metadata from photos knowing that their information remains secure and private, directly on their local device.

❓ Can I remove metadata from formats other than JPG?
No, Metadata Remover currently only supports the removal of metadata from JPG files. It does not support other formats such as Word or PDF.

❓ Is there any user tracking?
Our Metadata Remover Chrome extension stands firm on the principles of user privacy and security. We assure you that there is absolutely no tracking of users within this extension.

❓ Is the extension free to use?
Yes, this EXIF data remover is provided free of charge.

❓ How does it affect the quality of my photos?
When using Metadata Remover, the quality of your photos remains untouched. The extension is designed to strip EXIF data without recompressing the image, meaning the original quality of your photos is preserved. This is particularly important for professional photographers, artists, or anyone who values the integrity of their visual content.

❓ Can I process multiple photos at once?
Yes, one of the standout features of Metadata Remover is its ability to process multiple JPG files at once. This bulk processing capability allows users to efficiently handle large batches of photos, saving time and effort. After removing EXIF data, users have the option to download all cleaned images as one consolidated ZIP archive.

❓ What languages does it support?
It is adapted to the language settings of your system, supporting up to 30 different languages.

❓ Can it remove location data from my photos?
Yes, the extension can effectively remove location data from your photos. This is part of the comprehensive removal of EXIF data, which often includes sensitive location information. By stripping this data from your images, Metadata Remover enhances your privacy by ensuring that previous locations cannot be tracked through your shared photos.

❓ Is it suitable for professional use?
Absolutely, Metadata Remover is not only suited for personal use but is also highly suitable for professional settings. This is especially true for sectors such as journalism, art, and any field where maintaining the confidentiality of personal details and focusing on content quality are paramount.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Metadata Remover extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Metadata Remover extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Metadata Remover extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Metadata Remover extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Metadata Remover extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Metadata Remover extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Metadata Remover Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Metadata Remover extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Metadata Remover extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Metadata Remover extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Metadata Remover extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Metadata Remover extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Metadata Remover extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Metadata Remover extension file

Select and download the Metadata Remover extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Metadata Remover extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Metadata Remover extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Metadata Remover extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Metadata Remover extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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