Version history

Clean Metadata release notes

What changed in each version, from newest to oldest.

Version 1.0.5 Latest

More reliable PDF and PowerPoint cleaning, better PDF memory handling and clearer support codes.

Fixed cleaning errors in PDFs with older embedded fonts, unused null objects, or unusual page structures. Cleaning now preserves how standard sRGB profiles render colors.
Fixed cleaning errors in PowerPoint presentations with certain internal media file names or links between presentation components.
Improved memory handling for complex PDFs, including small files with many embedded fonts.
Support codes now identify the file type, processing stage, and cause of an error. Copy the code from the results screen or History when reporting a problem.

Improved compatibility with MP3 playback information and encoded JPEG images in PDFs.

Fixed an error when cleaning MP3 files that store gapless playback information in a custom ID3 field. Cleaning now preserves that information and the original audio.
Fixed an error when cleaning PDFs that contain JPEG images wrapped in ASCII85 or ASCIIHex. Cleaning now supports these images and preserves the appearance of the pages.

More reliable batch processing, improved PDF compatibility and corrected history entries.

Fixed an error that could stop an entire batch when Windows could not inspect one file’s storage. Other files now continue, and files on unsupported drives show a clear message.
Fixed cleaning for certain PDFs that declare version 1.3 but use newer transparency and paragraph language features. Page appearance and language information are preserved.
Corrected the history entries for successfully cleaned files and canceled operations.
Updated .NET, Windows App SDK and the libraries used to process PDFs and images.

Try five qualifying file cleanups before buying, with clearer results and recovery guidance.

Create clean copy and Replace original share five trial uses with no time limit. Only verified personal-metadata cleanup retained after the batch finishes counts.
Technical-only changes and PDF normalization are explained separately and do not consume a use. Removed-field totals are not the trial counter.
Buy Clean Metadata uses Microsoft Store. Confirmed full access removes the trial limit without discarding results, history or recovery information.
Recovery review offers Recover files, Ignore or Open recovery folder where appropriate. Ignoring a notice keeps recovery files and does not refund trial usage.

Better compatibility with Office files, including PowerPoint images, links and leftover package records.

Handles more PowerPoint presentations containing leftover records for deleted document parts and numeric image filenames.
Preserves supported PowerPoint hyperlink color settings and handles unused Office package declarations more reliably.
Strengthens verification of document content, formatting, images and links while cleaning supported metadata.

Version 1.0.0 provides local metadata cleanup for supported photos, documents and audio files through File Explorer.

Create separate clean copies or explicitly choose Replace original.
Process selected folders with an explicit subfolder choice.
Review removed fields, retained information, skipped files and recovery outcomes.

Earlier notes describe the app at that version. For current features and requirements, see the Clean Metadata page.