Clean Video Metadata
Remove all metadata from a video file including GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamps, and software tags. SnapOtter also reports what metadata was found before stripping it. Processing runs on your own server, protecting sensitive location and device data.
Features
- Strips all metadata including GPS, EXIF, XMP, and container-level tags
- Generates a report of found metadata before removal
- Copies video and audio streams without re-encoding for zero quality loss
- Supports MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, and AVI containers
- All processing runs on your own server so sensitive metadata never leaves your network
What you can do
- Strip GPS coordinates from phone-recorded videos before sharing publicly
- Remove camera and software metadata from client deliverables for clean handoff
- Sanitize video files before uploading to public platforms to protect privacy
- Audit and clean metadata from archive footage before institutional distribution
Self-hosted. Your files never leave your network.
SnapOtter runs entirely on your own infrastructure. Files processed with Clean Video Metadata are never uploaded to third-party servers. Deploy a single Docker container and process files with full privacy, no watermarks, and no usage limits. Open source under AGPL-3.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of metadata are removed?
- SnapOtter strips GPS coordinates, camera model, recording timestamps, software tags, and all EXIF, XMP, and container-level metadata. A report shows everything that was found before removal. Processing happens locally on your server.
- Does stripping metadata re-encode the video?
- No. The video and audio streams are copied directly without re-encoding. Only the metadata container is cleaned, so there is zero quality loss and processing is very fast. Everything runs on your own server.
- Can I see what metadata was in the file?
- Yes. SnapOtter generates a detailed report of all metadata found in the file before stripping it. This lets you audit what information was embedded. All analysis runs locally on your self-hosted instance.
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