Remove Audio Metadata
Audio files carry more than sound: names, comments, software versions, lyrics, cover images and — in purchased songs — sometimes the buyer’s account details. See everything that’s embedded and remove it in one click, without re-encoding and without uploading your files.
- No upload
- Lossless
- See hidden data
- Free
Drop audio files here
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MP3 · M4A · AAC · FLAC · OGG · OPUS · WAV
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How to remove metadata from audio files
Inspect, choose, clean.
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Add files
Drop MP3, M4A, FLAC, OGG or WAV files onto the page.
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Check what’s inside
Each file lists its tags; sensitive entries are highlighted. Choose to remove all or keep basic tags.
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Clean & download
Click “Remove metadata” — the audio is copied unchanged into a clean file.
Clean files, untouched sound
Metadata removal without re-encoding.
Removes everything
ID3v1 and ID3v2 tags, iTunes/MP4 atoms, Vorbis comments, RIFF INFO chunks and embedded images.
Lossless
The audio stream is copied bit for bit — quality and length stay identical.
Shows hidden data
Inspect every tag before you remove it. Personal or technical data is highlighted.
Purchase info
Removes account names, e-mails and purchase dates that some stores embed in downloaded songs.
Keep what you need
Optionally keep title, artist, album, track number and cover.
Batch
Clean a whole folder and download a ZIP.
Private
Files are processed on your device — never uploaded.
Free
No limits, no sign-up.
What metadata is hidden in audio files?
MP3 files store metadata in ID3 tags: title, artist and album, but also comments, the name of the encoding software, lyrics, URLs, user-defined fields (TXXX) and private frames (PRIV) that apps use for tracking. M4A files from music stores can contain the purchaser’s name, e-mail and account ID. Recorders and phones may add the device model or software version.
Removing metadata is useful before sharing recordings, publishing podcasts or samples, sending files to clients or simply to reduce clutter. Because only the tag section is rewritten, the audio data is copied unchanged.
Note that metadata is not the only way to identify a recording — voices, background sounds and audio watermarks are part of the sound itself and can’t be removed with metadata tools.
Where tags are stored
| Format | Tag type | Examples of hidden data |
|---|---|---|
| MP3 | ID3v1, ID3v2 | Comments, encoder (TSSE), PRIV/TXXX frames, lyrics, cover |
| M4A / AAC | MP4 / iTunes atoms | Purchaser name & e-mail (ownr, apID), purchase date, cover |
| FLAC / OGG | Vorbis comments | Encoder, comments, ReplayGain, MusicBrainz IDs, pictures |
| WAV | RIFF INFO, bext | Software (ISFT), engineer, comments, originator |
Tips
- Want to edit tags instead of deleting them? Use the ID3 Tag Editor.
- Inspect every detail of a file with the Audio Metadata Viewer.
- Remove metadata from videos with the Video Compressor and other video tools.
- Need a smaller file as well? Run it through the MP3 Compressor with “Keep tags” switched off.
Frequently asked questions
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How do I remove ID3 tags from an MP3?
Drop the MP3 onto this page, keep “All metadata” selected and click “Remove metadata”. The downloaded MP3 has no ID3v1 or ID3v2 tags.
Does removing metadata affect the sound?
No. Only the tag section is removed; the audio frames are copied without re-encoding.
Can I keep the title and artist?
Yes. Choose “Keep basic tags” to keep title, artist, album, track number, year and genre, and optionally the cover image.
Which formats are supported?
MP3, M4A/AAC, FLAC, OGG/Opus, WebM audio and WAV.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser.
What does “sensitive” mean?
Entries that can reveal a person, account, device, software or location — for example purchase information, comments, URLs or encoder details.
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