Remove Metadata from Video Files Online
Strip GPS location, device info, timestamps and all hidden metadata from your MP4, MOV, AVI and MKV videos — free, instant and secure
What Is Video Metadata?
Video files contain far more than just moving pictures and sound. Every video recorded on a smartphone, camera, or screen capture tool embeds hidden metadata into the file container format. This metadata is stored in tags and atoms (for MP4/MOV) or headers (for AVI/MKV) and is invisible during playback, but easily extractable with the right tools.
Common metadata found in video files includes:
- GPS coordinates — smartphones record the exact location where the video was filmed, including latitude, longitude, and altitude
- Device information — camera make, model, firmware version, and sometimes the device serial number
- Creation and modification timestamps — the exact date and time the video was recorded and last edited
- Encoding software — the application or encoder used to create or process the video
- Title, artist, and comments — custom tags that may contain personal or organizational information
Why Strip Metadata from Videos?
Sharing videos with embedded metadata creates significant privacy risks. When you upload a video to a forum, send it via email, share it on a messaging app, or post it on a platform that does not strip metadata, anyone who downloads the file can extract your location, device identity, and recording habits.
Key reasons to remove video metadata:
- Protect your location — GPS data in videos can reveal where you live, work, or spend time. A home video inadvertently exposes your address when shared.
- Maintain anonymity — device serial numbers and unique identifiers can link multiple videos back to the same person, even across different platforms.
- Professional use — before distributing marketing materials, training videos, or client deliverables, stripping internal tool names and editor metadata ensures a clean, professional file.
MetaScrub removes all metadata tags from your video files without re-encoding. The video and audio streams remain untouched — same quality, same resolution, same codec — only the hidden metadata is stripped away. Your cleaned video is ready to share safely.
Supported Video Formats
MP4
Most common format
MOV
Apple QuickTime
AVI
Windows video format
MKV
Matroska container
M4V
Apple MPEG-4
WMV
Windows Media
Frequently Asked Questions
Does stripping metadata re-encode my video?
No. MetaScrub removes only the metadata tags from the video container. The actual video and audio streams are not re-encoded, so there is zero quality loss. The file size may decrease very slightly because the metadata block is removed.
Can I remove GPS location from a video?
Yes. GPS coordinates stored in video metadata are completely removed during the cleaning process. After processing, no location information will be present in the file.
Do YouTube and social media strip video metadata?
YouTube strips most metadata from uploaded videos, but many platforms do not. Messaging apps, cloud storage, forums, and email attachments often preserve the original metadata. It is safer to clean metadata before sharing on any platform.
What is the maximum video file size?
Free plan supports videos up to 10 MB. Premium plan ($2/month) increases the limit to 50 MB, which covers most short video clips. For larger files, consider using our API for automated processing.