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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/TWPinguu on 2025-04-21 11:16:41+00:00.
Hey folks,
As someone who’s a bit paranoid about privacy, I’ve always found it unsettling how many tools ask you to upload your files to random servers — even for something as basic as removing metadata.
So I built PrivMeta — a lightweight, open-source browser app that strips metadata from documents, images, and PDFs entirely on your device.
- Works completely in-browser — your files never leave your computer
- You can even turn off your Wi-Fi while using it
- It’s free and open source (Here’s the repo)
It’s meant to be a super-simple privacy tool. In the future, I’m thinking of making more tools like this — maybe file converters, PDF redaction, that kind of thing — all running locally, with zero server-side processing.
I’d love to hear your thoughts. Are there any features you’d find useful in something like this? Or things you’d expect but don’t see?