Which file formats and operating systems does ExifCleaner support?

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ExifCleaner runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux, and it strips metadata from images, videos, and PDFs. The formats named on the site include JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, MP4, MOV, M4A, and PDF, with "and more" indicating the list is not exhaustive. The interface ships with 24+ languages built in, so no extra language downloads or plugins are needed.

Supported operating systems

OS Supported
macOS Yes
Windows Yes
Linux Yes

The site states availability for all three desktop platforms. There is no mention of mobile (iOS/Android) or web-based versions, so treat this as a desktop tool.

Supported file formats

The site groups support into three categories:

  • Images: JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF
  • Videos: MP4, MOV
  • Audio: M4A
  • Documents: PDF

The page lists these as examples followed by "and more," so other common formats may also work — but only the formats above are explicitly confirmed by the source.

What this means in practice

If your files are standard phone photos (JPEG), screenshots (PNG), screen recordings or clips (MP4/MOV), voice memos (M4A), or exported documents (PDF), ExifCleaner covers them. The typical use case is removing GPS coordinates, camera model, and timestamps — for example, a photo carrying GPS: 37.7749, -122.4194, Camera: iPhone 15 Pro, and Date: 2024-03-15 can have those fields stripped.

Two related capabilities worth knowing when choosing formats:

  • Batch processing: You can drop tens, hundreds, or thousands of files at once, so mixed-format folders are fine as long as each file type is supported.
  • Metadata inspection: Expanding a file shows a before-and-after diff of the removed fields, which helps you confirm what was actually stripped for a given format.

Common sticking points

  • "And more" is not a guarantee. If you rely on an uncommon format, test one file first and use the inspection view to confirm metadata was removed.
  • Privacy model: The site states the app has no network access and no telemetry, and it is open source under the MIT License — relevant if you are cleaning sensitive files.
  • Language: 24+ languages are built in, so you do not need to install anything extra to use it in your language.

If you need a cross-platform desktop tool for the formats above, ExifCleaner fits. If your files are in a format outside the named list, verify with a single test file before batch processing.