

The metadata associated with a digital image is stored in a format called Exchangeable Image File Format, better known as EXIF. And you may not want that info to possibly get into the wrong hands. The same technology that can help you prove you're the copyright owner creates evidence you were in a particular place at a particular time.

Those details are a digital image's metadata, and although it can be nice to have that information associated with the file, there may be times when you don't want that information attached. If you've ever looked into a box of old family pictures and wondered where a particular photo was taken or when, you may appreciate modern digital cameras and smartphones that save all of that information for you. That is, until you open the file again! Unfortunately, you’ll have to do this each time you open and close the file, as there is no way to prevent the automatic storing of this information.Īdditionally, and annoyingly, Excel (and other software) does not allow removal of certain meta data like Date created, Date modified, and Date acessed (notice below, no check boxes next to these items).It's pretty easy to remove metadata from your photos. The items you selected are now removed from the file. Next, in the Remove Properties pane, click Remove the following properties from this file, uncheck the box next to Authors and Last saved by (and any other info you want), and click OK… Remove Properties pane In the Properties pane, click the Details tab, then Remove Properties and Personal Information… File Property Details – remove properties and personal info


Start by right-clicking the Excel file, then click Properties… Right-click Excel file, click Properties
