Remove author, GPS and EXIF metadata from PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and image uploads, and see exactly what was removed and what could not be.
Alternatives to Strip Image Metadata
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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EXIFifyv1.0.0
One-click EXIF metadata stripping for your media library, with automatic removal on every upload.
Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
MiraQlum Image Optimizerv0.6.5
Turn repetitive image preparation into a verified upload-time workflow for new WordPress images.
EXIF Meta Managerv1.0.3
Embed EXIF metadata directly into your WordPress images and automatically convert every upload to WebP at full quality.
Manage the privacy of your images: remove hidden GPS, device and owner data from every photo before publishing. All on your own server.
Thenaynhe Watermarkv1.1.0
Add an image watermark to uploads, strip EXIF metadata, rename files after the post title, and import external images into the Media Library.
WDF AI Metadata Removerv1.1.0
Strip hidden metadata from your images: EXIF, GPS, XMP, IPTC and AI tags like C2PA. The image itself is never re-encoded.
Compress images in your browser before uploading. Your images never go through third-party servers.
QuickWebP converts JPG and PNG to WebP, compresses images locally, improves image SEO, and adds AVIF with QuickWebP Pro.