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Location, device and recording times come off. Picture and sound are copied as they are.
Remove metadata from video
Remove location, camera model, software, title and dates from MP4, MOV and M4V. No re-encoding: picture and sound stay byte-for-byte identical.
Supported user-data, metadata, XML, and embedded C2PA boxes, plus creation and modification times in supported movie/track/media headers.
What metadata does a video file carry?
Phone and camera videos store records much like photos.
An MP4 or MOV file can hold the recording location, the phone or camera model, creation and modification times, the editing app and C2PA Content Credentials.
This tool removes supported user data, metadata and XML boxes, embedded C2PA boxes, and the creation and modification times in movie, track and media headers.
The video and audio streams are copied exactly, so there is no quality loss and no waiting for a re-encode.
What this removes
| Location | GPS stored by phones in the video's user data |
|---|---|
| Device and software | Camera or phone model and the app or encoder name |
| Title and comments | Text tags added by editors |
| Dates | Creation and modification times |
| C2PA | Embedded Content Credentials from AI video tools |
How to remove metadata from a video
Fast, because nothing is re-encoded.
Upload videos
Up to 5 MP4, MOV or M4V files, 50 MB each.
Remove metadata
Supported container records are removed and the streams are kept.
Download and play
Play the copy to check it, then share it.
Removed and kept
Container records go. Media stays byte for byte.
| Part of the file | Examples | Result |
|---|---|---|
| User data and metadata boxes | Location, device, software, title. | Removed |
| C2PA boxes | Embedded Content Credentials. | Removed |
| Header times | Creation and modification times. | Cleared |
| Video and audio | The encoded streams. | Kept, not re-encoded |
| Watermarks | Visible or invisible marks in the frames. | Not changed |
Metadata stored inside a track’s own data stream is not removed.
MP4, MOV and M4V video. Up to 5 files, 50 MB each. Free, no account.
Examples
What comes off common videos.
generated-clip.mp4
An embedded C2PA box comes off. Watermarks in the frames stay.
reel-final.mp4
The editing app name and title fields come off.
clip.webm
WebM is not supported. Export as MP4 or MOV first.
Video metadata remover: common questions
Answers about results, privacy and limits.
Does it reduce video quality?
No. The video and audio streams are copied as they are, with no re-encoding.
Will it remove the TikTok or Instagram AI label?
It removes embedded C2PA, which those apps read. They can still label videos in other ways, and their disclosure rules apply.
Why does iPhone Photos still show a date after import?
iOS can keep its own import record outside the file. The file itself no longer carries the dates.
Which formats are supported?
MP4, MOV and M4V, up to 50 MB each. WebM and MKV are not supported yet.
How do I stop my phone saving location in photos?
iPhone: Settings, Privacy & Security, Location Services, Camera, Never. Android: open the Camera app settings and turn off Location tags (the name varies by phone).
Does this reduce video quality?
No. The video and audio are copied as they are, with no re-encode.
Does it remove the TikTok or Instagram AI label?
It removes embedded C2PA, which these platforms read. They can still label videos in other ways, and their disclosure rules still apply.
Is WebM supported?
No. Use MP4, MOV or M4V.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
Yes. It is free, with no account, credits or trial. The file and batch limits are shown on the upload box.
Do my files leave my device?
No. Files are read in your browser. Save your results before you clear the batch or leave the page.
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