Metadata Scrubbing: What It Removes and Why It Matters

Every photo and document you share carries a trail of who, when, and where. This guide explains what scrubbing removes (GPS, camera model, author, creation date, software version), what it can't remove (visual content, steganography), and when you need to scrub before sharing.

Key Topics Covered

• EXIF metadata: GPS coordinates, camera model, timestamp
• Document metadata: author, last-modified date, tracked changes
• What scrubbing removes vs what it cannot
• When GPS metadata creates privacy or safety risks
• Before-after comparison of metadata in a typical photo
• Batch scrubbing for large document sets