Audio

Remove audio metadata

Remove ID3, artist, artwork, comments, date, and source fields from audio files before sending or publishing.

By ClearMetadata editorial teamUpdated Read: 5 min
Executive summary

Audio files can carry artist, album, artwork, comments, date, app, encoder, and source. In voice recordings, that can reveal personal or professional context.

Quick answer

Upload MP3, WAV, or M4A, remove ID3, artwork, comments, author, date, and source fields, then share only the clean file.

Common audio fields

ID3 tags and container fields can include artist, album, artwork, comment, year, software, encoder, and source information.

Voice recordings

For personal audio, meetings, interviews, and work material, metadata cleanup helps avoid sending internal context with the recording.

Frequently asked questions

Does removing ID3 delete the music or voice?

No. ID3 is metadata; the audio track remains.

Is album artwork metadata?

In many files, yes. It can be removed when the goal is to reduce attached information.