A macOS utility that reveals and removes hidden metadata from photos — giving you full control over what information leaves your Mac.
Photos often contain more information than you expect — including GPS location, device identifiers, timestamps, and editing history.
MetaSweep makes this invisible data visible, so you can remove exactly what you choose before sharing.
Built natively for macOS, MetaSweep works entirely on your device. No uploads. No tracking. No compromises.
🧹 Smart Cleaning Profiles
Choose your privacy level with four intelligent profiles:
• Balanced – Removes sensitive personal data while keeping useful technical details
• Location Only – Strips GPS coordinates and location tags only
• Remove All – Complete metadata wipe for maximum privacy
• Custom (Pro) – Build your own profile with granular control
Every profile shows a live preview before you commit—no surprises.
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👀 Before & After Preview
Toggle between Current and Preview views to see exactly how your metadata will change. Review your cleaning results before saving—complete confidence, every time.
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📂 Batch Processing Power
Clean dozens or hundreds of images in one operation. Real-time progress tracking and instant cancellation support make processing large photo libraries effortless.
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🔒 Your Photos Never Leave Your Mac
Zero uploads. Zero cloud processing. Zero external servers.
MetaSweep processes everything locally using secure, sandboxed macOS technologies. Your privacy is absolute.
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🍎 Native macOS Experience
Built with modern macOS frameworks for exceptional performance, full accessibility support, and an interface that feels naturally at home
• Privacy-conscious users
• Photographers and creatives
• Journalists and researchers
• Professionals sharing client media
• Anyone who wants control over their data
Metadata can reveal:
Where a photo was taken
What device captured it
When it was edited
Embedded previews and identifiers
MetaSweep helps ensure your images only say what you want them to say.
MetaSweep focuses on one thing — metadata control — and does it exceptionally well.
No cloud services.
No surprises.
• macOS Big Sur or later
• Apple silicon or Intel Mac
Download MetaSweep on the Apple App Store today!
