Audio Metadata Remover
Strip ID3 tags and embedded artwork from MP3 files for privacy or a smaller file. All in your browser.
MP3 files often carry embedded ID3 tags and cover art that reveal more than you want to share, or simply add unnecessary bytes. This tool strips those tags directly in your browser, preserving the audio frames bit-for-bit while removing the metadata containers entirely. Use the Audio Metadata Viewer first if you want to see exactly what's embedded before deciding what to strip.
Runs on your device. This tool processes your file inside this browser tab. Nothing is uploaded, so it also works offline once the page has loaded, and closing the tab discards the file from memory.
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How it works
- 01
Drop or select your MP3 file.
- 02
Click Remove Metadata to strip ID3 tags and embedded artwork.
- 03
Download the cleaned MP3.
Details
- Category
- Audio
- Runs
- In your browser
- Files uploaded
- No
- Cost per run
- Free
- Sign-in
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes, once loaded
Last updated 2026-08-12
Common questions
Which formats?
MP3 in the browser. FLAC, M4A and OGG stripping is available via the API.
Is audio quality changed?
No - audio frames are preserved bit-for-bit. Only the metadata containers are removed.
Does it upload my file?
No - stripping happens locally in your browser for MP3 files.
Why would I strip metadata before sharing?
Embedded tags can include comments, encoder details, or artwork you didn't intend to distribute alongside the audio.
Use this from your code
This tool is also a REST endpoint, so you can run it in a pipeline instead of by hand. Each call costs 1 credits and needs an API key. See the API reference for every parameter.
curl -X POST https://fileoven.com/api/v1/tools/audio-strip \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_live_..." \ -F "file=@input.mp3"