Remove Video Metadata Online
Strip title, comments, encoder tags, creation date and the embedded cover from your MP4, MOV or WEBM. No re-encoding, no quality loss.
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Every video editor and phone camera writes hidden information into the file: the software name, the date and time of recording, a title or comment field, sometimes a location and a thumbnail image. ReelNab removes all of it from the container and gives you back the same video, byte for byte, without the extra data.
The video and audio streams are copied as they are. Nothing is re-encoded, so the picture quality stays exactly the same and the file is ready in seconds. The output is also rewritten with the index at the front, which makes it start playing instantly on iPhone and in browsers.
How it works
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Upload your video
Drop an MP4, MOV or WEBM file into the box above, or tap it to choose a file from your phone or computer.
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We clean the container
Metadata tags, chapters, the embedded cover image and leftover data tracks from the export are removed. Video and audio are untouched.
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Download the clean file
Save the cleaned MP4 or WEBM. The original is deleted from our server right after.
Why use ReelNab
All container tags removed
Title, comment, description, encoder, creation time, handler names, location and custom tags are stripped.
Embedded cover removed
Poster frames and cover art attached by editors or converters are dropped.
No re-encoding
Streams are copied, so quality, resolution and frame rate stay exactly as in your original.
Fast start
The MP4 index is moved to the front so playback begins instantly on iPhone and on the web.
MP4, MOV, WEBM
MOV files are repackaged as standard MP4, WEBM stays WEBM. Files up to 1 GB.
Private
Files are processed in a private temp folder with a random name and deleted within minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What metadata does a video file contain?
Container tags such as title, comment, encoder name, the creation date, the camera or app that made the file, sometimes GPS coordinates and a cover image. This tool removes all of them.
Does cleaning reduce video quality?
No. The video and audio streams are copied without re-encoding. Only the container information around them changes.
Which formats are supported?
MP4, MOV and WEBM. MOV files are output as MP4; WEBM files stay WEBM. Formats that would require re-encoding are rejected with a message instead of being converted.
Why is the cleaned file slightly smaller?
Because the tags, chapters, cover image and unused tracks are gone. The video data itself is identical.
Can I clean a video I just downloaded with ReelNab?
Yes. After the downloader prepares a file, open this page with the same one-time link and the cleaning runs without uploading it again.
How long do you keep my file?
The upload is deleted as soon as the cleaned copy is ready, and the cleaned copy is removed about a minute after you download it, or after 15 minutes if you do not.