Office Document Inspector

Inspect and clean Office document properties such as author, last editor, company, manager, template, revision, and hidden workbook or presentation metadata.

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Supported File Types

.docx.xlsx.pptx.odt.ods

How It Works

1

Upload your file

2

Scan metadata

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Remove, edit, compare, or generate report

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Download your cleaned file

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Files are automatically deleted after 5 minutes

What gets removed

  • author names
  • document properties

What stays safe

  • File content
  • Image, audio, video, or document quality
  • Dimensions and colors
  • Pages, layout, and readable content when possible

Why this page is specific

Office Document Inspector is tuned for office privacy checks, so the guidance below focuses on the metadata fields people usually miss for this file type.

Best For

  • Sharing Office documents publicly
  • Checking Office documents before client delivery
  • Reducing privacy risk before upload

Metadata Fields Checked

  • creator
  • lastModifiedBy
  • Company
  • Manager
  • Template
  • Revision

Recommended Workflow

  • Upload supported Office documents
  • Review detected fields and risk score
  • Choose the needed action
  • Download before automatic deletion

Detection and Removal Scope

What it detects
creator, lastModifiedBy, Company, Manager
What This Tool Removes
author names, document properties
What it cannot remove
Names typed in document text, Tracked changes that require manual review, Macros or embedded objects outside metadata scope

Privacy Level

High privacy: temporary processing, internal engines first, automatic deletion after 5 minutes.

Related Guide

Privacy Notice

Files are processed in your browser whenever possible. Some advanced file types may require secure temporary server processing. Uploaded and processed files are automatically deleted after 5 minutes.

Limitations

This tool removes common and supported metadata fields. Some complex files may contain hidden data that requires advanced processing. Always review cleaned files before sharing sensitive information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to help you choose the right metadata tool and share files more safely.

What is this tool best for?

Use it for Office documents when author names, document properties should be checked before sharing.

Is my file private?

Files are temporary, internal engines run first, and all files are deleted after 5 minutes.

What metadata can Office Document Inspector detect or remove?

Office Document Inspector focuses on author, company, workbook properties, app history, comments, and hidden metadata. It shows privacy categories first and removes supported hidden data when safely possible.

Is Office Document Inspector free to use online?

Yes. Office Document Inspector is free to use online for supported spreadsheet workflows. It uses browser-first processing when possible and secure temporary server processing for advanced formats.

Are my files stored permanently?

No. Files are processed temporarily and private download links expire. The cleaned file is automatically deleted after 5 minutes.

Which file formats are supported?

This page supports .DOCX, .XLSX, .PPTX, .ODT, .ODS. The uploader still checks extension, file size, MIME type, and file signature before processing.

Will cleaning metadata reduce quality?

The goal is to keep the visible file usable. Some formats can be cleaned without changing content; others may need safe rewriting or fallback processing.

Can I preview metadata before cleaning?

Yes. When metadata can be read safely, the page shows general categories such as GPS, author, device, software, and creation date without exposing full sensitive values.

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Safety and Responsible Use Notice

Use these metadata tools only with files you own or are allowed to process. Removing metadata helps reduce privacy exposure, but it does not remove visible faces, text, watermarks, signatures, copyrighted content, or legal obligations. Always review the visible file before sharing. Temporary files and private downloads are designed to expire automatically after 5 minutes.

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