Testudo

TESTUDO - Metadata Cleaner

TESTUDO is an advanced GUI-based tool designed for efficient metadata cleaning across various file types, including images, videos, and documents. Leveraging the power of exiftool, it guarantees a secure removal of all metadata, ensuring privacy during file sharing.

Key Features

• View Original Metadata: Inspect the metadata of your file before deletion.
• One-Click Removal: Effortlessly erase metadata with a single click using exiftool.
• Secure Sharing: Option to share your sanitized files securely after cleaning.
• Cross-Platform Support: Compatible with multiple operating systems, built with Python and Tkinter.
• Modern Interface: Features an intuitive and visually appealing sci-fi-inspired user interface.
• File Format Support: Handles a wide range of formats including video, images, Office documents, PDFs, and RAW files.
• Local Processing: Operates entirely offline, ensuring total privacy and security.

Functionality

Using TESTUDO is straightforward:

1. Select a file using the integrated file dialog.
2. Review the current metadata.
3. Confirm the removal of metadata, which is permanently erased utilizing the command:

   exiftool -all= yourfile.ext  
   

4. Optionally, share your cleaned file to another directory.

Privacy Assurance

Digital files often harbor hidden metadata which can include sensitive information such as device details, GPS locations, creation software, and timestamps. TESTUDO empowers users to eliminate these privacy risks with just one click.

Compatibility

• Tested on Linux (Ubuntu)
• Windows (requires exiftool installation)
• macOS (via Homebrew installation of exiftool)
• Portable Version: An AppImage version for Linux is available for convenience.

Developed by Roy Merlo, TESTUDO aims to provide a seamless solution for metadata management, preserving user privacy in the digital landscape.