EXIF Studio vs Metadata Stripper

EXIF Studio has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.

Metadata Stripper is a free desktop app that scans image folders and creates cleaned copies without changing the originals. It supports JPEG, PNG, and WebP on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Scanning reports which metadata categories each image contains and does not modify files; cleaned copies are written to a `stripped/` subfolder beside the originals. For JPEGs, it removes EXIF, XMP, IPTC or Photoshop data, and comments. It removes specified metadata chunks from PNGs and EXIF and XMP chunks from WebP files. The app says it works on the file container without changing pixel data, recompressing, or resizing images. ICC color profiles are preserved across the supported formats. After installation, it runs offline, keeping images on the user's machine. The maker describes metadata stripping as a safety step for creators sharing thumbnails, behind-the-scenes photos, or marketplace listings. RAW files are not supported. The maker warns that macOS Gatekeeper or Windows SmartScreen may show a standard launch warning because code-signing is not set up for the project.