Excel Metadata Cleaner

See the author, company and hidden data inside an .xlsx, then download a scrubbed copy before sharing it.

This is the browser version of Excel's Inspect Document → Remove Personal Information. Cell contents, formulas and sheet names are never touched.

How it works

This utility runs locally in your browser for privacy and speed.

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Unlimited local tools

This run costs 1 credit(s) and is saved to your history automatically.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I get free credits to try Excel Metadata Cleaner?
Yes — new accounts get 3 free credits to spend on any tool, Excel Metadata Cleaner included. After that you only pay for what you run.
How many credits does Excel Metadata Cleaner cost?
Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded: free accounts pay 1 credit per run, and Pro or Pro+ members run it as often as they like.
Is the content I paste private?
Excel Metadata Cleaner uses your input only to generate the result. Stored results are deleted automatically by our retention policy, and you can remove any run from your history.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Excel Metadata Cleaner works in any modern browser — nothing to download or install.

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