How to Remove Metadata from mp4? Quick Solutions

Metadata plays a crucial role in video files (mp4), such as how information is stored and accessed. However, such metadata can sometimes be problematic and should be cleared before sharing it with an untrusted person or publishing online. In this article we will give you complete information about how to remove metadata from mp4. Read on to find multiple solutions to get the job done easily.

Metadata essentially helps describe the content, context, and structure of data making it faster and easier to find, organize, and understand. Metadata in an mp4 file can provide information about the author, their location, codec information and much more, which although important but can be abused if it falls into the hands of fraudsters. Hence, to protect your privacy and keep your personal information safe from falling into the hands of others, it is necessary to clear all metadata from mp4.

Manual Solutions to Remove All Metadata from mp4

There are top two manual solutions to remove complete metadata from a video file.

• Windows Explorer
• Mac Preview

These methods are completely free and easier to use. Please check the complete process you have to follow with each manual method.

Also Read: How to Remove Metadata from mp3 files?

1. Windows Explorer

• First, organize all your mp4 files in one place from which you want to clear the metadata.
• Next, right click on the mp4 file and then select Properties and Details option.
• Now from the bottom, click on Remove Properties and Personal Information

Note: If you want to create a copy of the mp4 file with all metadata removed, enable the option. Also you can simply clear the metadata from the mp4 file itself without making a copy.

• Check the specific metadata attributes you want to remove or click Select All
• Finally, click OK

2. Mac Preview

• Open the mp4 in the Preview app on your macOS.
• Navigate to the Tools and click “Show Inspector“.
• Select the “i” icon to view, edit, and remove the metadata.

That’s it! This is how to remove all metadata from mp4 on Windows and macOS using built-in tools. These methods are completely free but have some limitations which we have described below.

Restrictions in the manual method

• These methods can remove metadata from only one video file at a time.
• If you have a large number of video files, these methods may take several hours or even days.
• Some metadata such as location may not be removed.

In contrast to the manual method, we also described a smart method to remove metadata from video. If you want an easier and more time efficient solution, please check it out below.

Smart Way to Remove Metadata from Video

MetaRaser is the best and fastest way to wipe metadata from video file. This software is a effective solution and allows you to remove metadata from a large number of mp4 files at the same time with complete safety. It automates the entire process and does not require you to manually select and remove any properties.

However, this software is not free but it is cost effective and time efficient. It can complete your task in just minutes and does not require a lot of effort from you. We have detailed working steps for this tool, please check it and learn how to remove all metadata from mp4.

Steps to Automatically Clear All Metadata from Videos

• Start the mp4 metadata remover on your Windows device.
  
• Add mp4 files or folders to the software panel.
  
• Click the Action menu and then select the Clear Metadata option.
  
• Select the location to save the resulting files and then click the Save button.
  

In Conclusion

Metadata in an mp4 file is necessary for various reasons, but removing it is also essential in today’s digital age. The metadata in mp4 files may contain some private and personal information that any cyber fraudster can use to gain personal benefits. In the above text we have discussed multiple ways to remove metadata from mp4.

You can either use manual methods which although free but time consuming and unreliable. However, if you have one or just a few videos that you want to remove metadata from, we suggest you use manual solutions without a second thought.

In contrast to the manual method, we also described an intelligent technique that is advantageous compared to manual ones. With the smart solution, you can remove all metadata from mp4 files in bulk with just few clicks. We suggest that you review all the solutions mentioned above and then decide for yourself which is best for you.