Remove Excel metadata deletes the author, last saved by, company, manager and other hidden properties from an .xlsx file, and can replace the names on comments, before you share it.

When to use Remove Excel metadata

• Share a workbook without your name or company inside
• Send a file to a client without old author names
• Check what names a file holds

How to use Remove Excel metadata

1. Add a .xlsx file and see the names it holds.
2. Choose whether to clear comment names too.
3. Click Remove metadata.

Questions about Remove Excel metadata

Are my files uploaded?

No. The file is opened and changed inside your browser, on your phone or computer. Nothing is sent to our servers.

Is my data or formatting changed?

No. Only the file properties and comment author names are changed.

Is it safe?

Yes. Remove Excel metadata works inside your browser. Your files are not uploaded anywhere, so nobody else can see them, and there are no waiting queues.

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