How to Use Iridium Works EXIF Cleaner on Windows
- Download the App
- Go to the Iridium Works EXIF Cleaner page and click the Download for Windows button.
- Save the ZIP file to your Downloads folder.
- Unzip the file and start the Application.
- Open the Application
- Navigate to your Downloads folder and double-click
ExifCleaner.exe
. - The first time you open it, Windows may show a security warning (Windows Defender / SmartScreen).
- Click More Info and then Run Anyway to continue.
- Navigate to your Downloads folder and double-click
- Start Cleaning EXIF Data
- The program opens immediately — no installation needed.
- You can now drag & drop files into the app to remove EXIF metadata.
- The file will be cleaned and replaces the file directly where it came from.
- Pin to Taskbar for Easy Access
- Right-click the
ExifCleaner.exe
icon while it’s running in your taskbar. - Select Pin to taskbar so you can launch it quickly anytime.
- Right-click the
⚡ Note: The app runs completely on your local machine. No data is collected or uploaded — all cleaning happens 100% offline for maximum privacy.