HonestPDF introduces a client-side Metadata Remover tool in this update, letting users strip EXIF data, GPS coordinates, author names, and edit history from PDFs and images directly in the browser.
TL;DR
A new remove-metadata route is live with full UI components and piexifjs integration for client-side metadata stripping. No file ever leaves the browser. The tool ships with translations across 20+ languages from day one.
What's New
- New
remove-metadatatool route: Dedicated page and layout components added under the/remove-metadatapath - piexifjs integration: Client-side EXIF and metadata stripping for images (GPS, device info, author, timestamps) and PDF hidden metadata
- 20+ locale translations: All new UI strings translated into every supported language via the existing i18n JSON structure
- SEO optimizations: Meta tags, structured data, and page titles added for the new route
- Global layout stability fixes: Minor layout shift corrections applied across existing pages
How to Use
- Navigate to the Remove Metadata tool at https://www.gethonestpdf.com/
- Upload a PDF or image file
- The tool strips metadata entirely in your browser using piexifjs
- Download the cleaned file. No data is transmitted to any server.
FAQ
Does the file get uploaded to a server?
No. All metadata stripping happens client-side using piexifjs. Your file never leaves your browser session.
What types of metadata does this remove?
It removes EXIF data including GPS coordinates, device model, timestamps, author names, software fingerprints, and edit history embedded in PDFs and images.
Which file types are supported?
The tool supports common image formats (JPEG, PNG) and PDFs. EXIF stripping via piexifjs covers the most common metadata vectors in these formats.
Is the tool available in my language?
Yes. The Remove Metadata tool launched with translations across 20+ locales, matching the rest of the HonestPDF platform.