How it works
- 1Choose or drag a file into the standard upload area.
- 2Run the local scan to inspect its signature and supported metadata containers.
- 3Review flagged findings first, reveal clear checks if needed, or download the JSON report.
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BROWSER · Local binary signature, EXIF, PDF and Open XML parsers
I want to check a file for private information or metadata before sharing it
Universal File Privacy Scanner
Scan files locally for EXIF, GPS, PDF and Office metadata, embedded thumbnails, risky filenames and extension/signature mismatches.
✓ Local browser-only scan✓ EXIF and GPS detection✓ PDF and Office metadata review
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Click or drag a file; the scan stays in your browser
Checks common privacy metadata, embedded thumbnails, filename clues and the real file signature. Maximum file size: 150 MB.
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About this tool
Universal File Privacy Scanner checks common privacy metadata and file signatures locally in your browser. Files are not uploaded.
Common uses
file privacy scannermetadata checkerEXIF GPS checkerPDF metadata
Frequently asked questions
Are files uploaded to Toolardo?
No. Reading and reporting happen locally in your browser.
Does a clear result prove the file is metadata-free?
No. File formats can contain proprietary or complex metadata. The result is a best-effort warning report, not a clean-file certificate.
Which metadata can it find?
It checks common EXIF and GPS fields in JPEG, TIFF, PNG, WebP, HEIC and AVIF; standard PDF information and visible XMP markers; Open XML Office properties and thumbnails; filename clues; and common binary signatures.