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XLSX · XLS · ODS→ Inspection report (on screen)Moderate on device
Excel Metadata Remover
Clear the author, company, and revision trail from a workbook and verify it's gone.
Processed locallyIn: XLSXOut: XLSX
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How to use excel metadata remover
Select an .xlsx file. Document properties are parsed locally.
Review creator, last-modified-by, company, title, timestamps, and custom properties.
Export a cleaned copy with identity fields removed.
The output is reparsed to confirm the fields are gone.
What this tool does
- Reads core properties (creator, lastModifiedBy, dates) and extended properties (company, application)
- Reads custom document properties
- Strips identity and history fields in a rewritten package
- Post-export verification with before/after field counts
How the result is verified
The cleaned file is reparsed and all targeted property fields are read back; verification passes only when they are absent or empty.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata does Excel store about me?
Typically your name (creator and last-modified-by), your organisation's name, creation and modification timestamps, total editing time, and the exact application version — enough to identify the source of a 'anonymous' spreadsheet.
Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. The file is opened with your browser's File API and processed by code running in your tab. You can confirm this yourself: open your browser's developer tools, watch the Network panel, and process a file — no request carries your file's bytes. See our How it works page for a step-by-step verification guide.
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