Clean file names or remove embedded metadata
File Management Clean Tools gives you two separate cleanup jobs. Filename Sanitizer applies naming rules to one or more file names and shows the proposed renames. Metadata Remover inspects embedded fields in image, PDF, audio, and Office document files, then lets you choose what to remove before downloading a cleaned copy and removal report.
Choose the cleanup job
- Choose Filename Sanitizer when you need to change file names. Set character, case, extension, length, and collision rules, then review each proposed rename. You can download renamed copies or a ZIP manifest.
- Choose Metadata Remover when embedded fields need attention. It groups recognized fields by namespace, including EXIF, IPTC, XMP, ID3, PDF Info, and document properties. Select a safe preset or individual fields, then download a cleaned copy and removal report.
What Filename Sanitizer changes
Filename Sanitizer works on one or more file names. Its settings cover characters, letter case, extensions, name length, and collisions. The preview shows the proposed rename before download, so you can inspect changes across a batch.
Check the collision result when different original names could become the same cleaned name. Review the proposed renames, then download the renamed copies or a ZIP manifest.
What Metadata Remover removes
Metadata Remover shows recognized fields grouped by namespace. The groups include EXIF, IPTC, XMP, ID3, PDF Info, and document properties. Choose a safe preset or select individual fields, then download the cleaned copy with a removal report.
It handles image, PDF, audio, and Office document files. The tool preserves visible content and removes the metadata fields you selected, so the cleanup targets embedded properties rather than the content a person sees.
What each cleanup job leaves you with
- Filename Sanitizer leaves you with proposed renames to review, followed by renamed copies or a ZIP manifest.
- Metadata Remover leaves you with a cleaned copy and a removal report after you choose a preset or individual fields.
- The two jobs address different parts of a file: Filename Sanitizer changes the file name, while Metadata Remover handles embedded fields.
Which file management tool should you use?
Choose File Management Tools when you need a broader file task such as finding duplicates, detecting file types, checking sizes or encodings, batch renaming, or stripping metadata. Within this cleanup group, choose Filename Sanitizer for naming rules and collision handling, and choose Metadata Remover for embedded fields in supported file types.
Frequently asked questions
How do I clean up file names in bulk?
Use Filename Sanitizer for one or more file names, set the character, case, extension, length, and collision rules, then review the proposed renames before downloading the copies or a ZIP manifest.
How do I remove metadata from a file?
Use Metadata Remover to inspect recognized fields, choose a safe preset or individual fields, and download a cleaned copy with a removal report.
What types of files can have metadata removed?
Metadata Remover handles image, PDF, audio, and Office document files, with fields grouped under namespaces such as EXIF, IPTC, XMP, ID3, PDF Info, and document properties.
Are these file cleanup tools local in the browser?
The category describes the cleanup work as local in your browser, with no upload. Metadata Remover is also described as inspecting and cleaning supported files without uploading them.