Photos and location
EXIF can describe cameras, capture settings and dates. GPS metadata can reveal where a photograph was taken. The inspector helps locate these fields before publication.
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MetaClean — metadata inspector
MetaClean helps users inspect the extra information stored in files before sharing them. The desktop interface presents metadata in images, video and documents, including EXIF, GPS location and XMP fields. Users can review detected fields and select information for removal. Built with Rust and Tauri, it brings inspection and cleaning into one workspace.
Challenge
Files may contain information that is not apparent when viewing them, such as photo location, authorship, dates or device details. Users need a clear way to inspect these fields and choose what to remove before sharing.
Solution
MetaClean combines a file list, categorized metadata inspector and cleaning controls. EXIF, GPS and XMP categories make information easier to find, while field selection tailors removal to the sharing context. Rust handles processing logic and Tauri provides the desktop application foundation.
Key features
- Metadata inspection for images, video and documents
- EXIF and XMP field analysis
- GPS location information detection
- Review of authorship, dates and device metadata
- Selection of metadata for removal
- File cleaning before publication or sharing
Inspect files before sharing
Review extra information stored in files and decide which fields should remain.
Video and documents
Depending on the format, files may contain authors, dates, descriptions and software information. Inspection and removal depend on supported formats; fields differ between files.
Selective cleaning
Choose categories to remove information that is unnecessary for sharing. Removing metadata does not remove information visible in the image, document content or recording itself.