Images contain more data than most people realize.
Every photo you upload can silently expose EXIF metadata such as GPS location, device model, timestamps, and camera settings. For developers, journalists, photographers, and privacy-conscious users, this is a serious concern.
That’s why I built MetaClean v2.0.0 — a professional, class-based, production-ready image metadata cleaner written in Python.
🚀 What Is MetaClean?
MetaClean is a desktop application that safely removes all hidden metadata from image files without altering visual quality.
It uses pixel-level re-encoding to ensure:
No EXIF
No GPS data
No hidden camera information
No online dependency (100% offline)
✨ Key Features
✅ Complete EXIF, GPS & camera metadata removal
📦 Batch image processing
🔍 Metadata preview before cleaning
🧷 Safe overwrite with automatic backups
🖱 Drag & drop file support
📊 Progress tracking & stop control
📄 Exportable reports (JSON / TXT)
🌗 Modern dark-themed UI
📴 Works fully offline
🧠 Why I Built It
Many existing tools:
Compress images
Upload files to the cloud
Strip metadata unreliably
Lack batch support or transparency
MetaClean is designed for developers and professionals who want:
Control
Transparency
Safety
Automation-ready behavior
🛠️ Tech Stack
MetaClean is built using:
Python 3
Tkinter + ttkbootstrap (modern UI)
Pillow (PIL) for image handling
Threading for responsive batch processing
JSON/TXT export for auditability
The app follows a class-based architecture and is structured for real-world usage, not just demos.
🧪 How Metadata Is Removed (Safely)
Instead of simply deleting EXIF headers (which can fail or leave traces), MetaClean:
Loads the image
Applies EXIF orientation correction
Recreates the image from raw pixel data
Saves a clean copy without metadata
Preserves ICC color profiles
This ensures maximum compatibility and privacy.
🖥️ How to Use MetaClean
Launch the app
Drag & drop images or click ➕ Add Images
Preview metadata (optional)
Choose overwrite or output folder
Click 🔒 REMOVE METADATA
Export reports if needed
Backups are created automatically when overwriting originals.
👤 Who Is It For?
📸 Photographers
🛡️ Privacy-focused users
📰 Journalists
📈 Digital marketers
🧑💻 Developers & content creators
If you share images online, you should care about metadata.
💾 Get MetaClean v2.0.0
MetaClean is available as a ready-to-use desktop application:
👉 Buy here (direct link):
https://gum.new/gum/cmki9hb0s000204l402y17n9c
🔚 Final Thoughts
Metadata leaks are invisible — until they’re not.
MetaClean v2.0.0 gives you a simple, offline, professional-grade solution to protect your image privacy without compromising quality.
If you’re building tools, sharing content, or working with sensitive media, this tool belongs in your workflow.
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