AI content credentials
Inspect C2PA-style signals, AI-related labels, and embedded creator metadata before posting.
C2PAAI labelscontent credentials
Read the guide Metadata cleaning for real-world sharing 
PrivyClean for Mac coming soon
Your files are leaking your identity.
PrivyClean strips metadata, GPS coordinates, and AI labels from photos, PDFs, and documents. It is designed for offline use, so your files never need a cloud upload to become shareable.
Free to try · $7.99 one-time purchase for unlimited cleaning
5.0 on the App Store Free to try · $7.99 one-time purchase for unlimited cleaning
Available for iPhone, with a Mac workflow built for deeper review and batch cleaning.
What we clean
One product, four common leak paths.
Location data
GPS coordinates, timestamps, and place hints can reveal more than you intended to share.
GPSmapstimestamps
Read the guide Device fingerprints
Camera model, lens details, firmware, and shooting settings can identify how a photo was made.
camera modellensEXIF
Read the guide Document metadata
PDFs, Word files, and spreadsheets can leak authorship, company data, and revision history.
authorcompanyrevision history
Read the guide How it works
Inspect first. Clean second. Share last.
1 
Select files
Drop in a photo, PDF, or document and let PrivyClean inspect what is embedded inside it.
2 
See what is hidden
Review grouped metadata such as GPS, AI-related markers, author fields, camera info, and timestamps.
3 
Clean and share
Export a cleaner copy and keep the original untouched so your sharing workflow stays safe and reversible.
Why PrivyClean
Built around visibility, not blind stripping.
Your files never leave your device. PrivyClean does not need a cloud account or upload flow to work.
Inspect hidden fields, grouped risks, and file-specific warnings before you generate a cleaner copy.
PrivyClean exports cleaner copies instead of rewriting the source file you may still need to keep.
Social proof
Independent mentions and early user feedback.
PrivyClean was included in a Lifehacker iOS apps roundup as a tool for removing hidden metadata locally before sharing.
5.0 on the App Store
Early App Store feedback
“Przerażająco dobre.”
I had no idea how much metadata I was sharing when sending photos to friends. Great app for removing unwanted information.
App Store review by grzesiek.s_
Discussed on Reddit
Our promise
Transparency, control, and peace of mind.
PrivyClean is built for one job: help you inspect hidden data, remove what you do not want to share, and keep that workflow local to your own device.
Read the privacy policy to see how that promise is reflected in the app.
Platforms
Choose the workflow that matches how you share.
PrivyClean for iPhone
Fast cleaning before you post or message a file. Best for creators, travelers, and everyday sharing.
Download for iPhone
photosAI labelsshare-ready exports
PrivyClean for Mac
Built for batch work, Finder Quick Actions, and professional file review across images and documents.
Explore Mac workflow
Finder Quick Actionbatch processingdocuments + photos
Questions
Questions people ask before they trust a metadata-cleaning app
These are the practical questions people usually want answered before they download PrivyClean or send a real file through it.
Does PrivyClean upload my files?
No. All cleaning happens locally on your device. Your files do not need to be uploaded to a server for the core cleaning workflow.
What file types are supported?
PrivyClean supports photos such as JPEG, HEIC, and PNG, plus common document formats including PDF, DOCX, XLSX, and generic file types. Some risky items are detected and flagged rather than removed when removal could damage the file.
Can I preview what will be removed?
Yes. PrivyClean is designed around metadata preview and risk awareness, including clear warnings for items that cannot be safely removed.
Can metadata cleaning break a file?
PrivyClean is designed to export a cleaner copy while leaving the original untouched. In some formats, certain embedded items are flagged instead of removed when automatic removal could compromise the file structure or expected behavior.
What metadata cannot always be removed safely?
That depends on the file type. In documents and PDFs, items such as comments, scripts, revision traces, or embedded structures may need careful handling. PrivyClean surfaces those cases instead of pretending every file can be cleaned perfectly with one tap.
How is PrivyClean different from online metadata removers or ExifTool?
Online tools often require uploads, and lower-level utilities like ExifTool are powerful but not built for quick review by non-technical users. PrivyClean focuses on local processing, grouped preview, risk warnings, and a simpler inspect-clean-share workflow.
Is PrivyClean open source?
No. PrivyClean is a commercial app. The trust model is based on local-first processing, transparent preview, and keeping your files on your own device rather than sending them to a remote service.
Ready to clean before you share?
Clean first, then share with less risk.
PrivyClean helps you inspect hidden metadata, remove what you do not want to share, and export a cleaner copy without sending files to the cloud.
Free to try · $7.99 one-time purchase for unlimited cleaning