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Metadata Type | Privacy Risk |
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GPS Location | Reveals exact coordinates where the photo was taken |
Device Information | Exposes your camera/phone model and unique identifiers |
Creation Time | Shows precisely when the photo was taken |
Software Details | Reveals what apps you use to edit photos |
Author Info | Can include your name, email, or other personal details |
Real-world consequences of uncleaned metadata:
- 🌎 Accidentally revealing your home location
- 🔍 Leaking information during sensitive document sharing
- 🔐 Exposing organizational details in professional contexts
- ⏱️ Revealing timeline information that should remain private
Meta-Scraper protects you by completely removing this hidden data while preserving image quality.
📋 Usage
Viewing Metadata
- Right-click on an image file in VS Code Explorer
- Select "View Image Metadata" from the context menu
- A new document will open showing all metadata in JSON format
Cleaning Metadata
- Right-click on an image file in VS Code Explorer
- Select "Clean Image Metadata" from the context menu
- Wait for the cleaning process to complete
- The image will be replaced with a metadata-free version
🔧 Requirements
This extension uses ExifTool, which is automatically installed as a dependency. No additional software installation is required.
📊 Extension Settings
This extension is designed to be simple and does not require any configuration. Just install and use!
🔄 Future Improvements
- Autonomous metadata clearing for images without manual intervention
- Option to save cleaned images as new files
- Batch processing for multiple images
- Selective metadata cleaning
- Custom metadata templates
🔒 Privacy Statement
Meta-Scraper processes all images locally on your machine. No data is transmitted to external servers, maintaining complete privacy of your information.
🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit issues or pull requests on the GitHub repository.
📜 License
This extension is released under the MIT License.
Made with ❤️ by natalie-a-1