Protecting privacy means knowing which information is hidden in a file or link, and confirming that the cleaned copy still works. Use this checklist as a starting point, not as a guarantee of anonymity.
Step-by-step instructions
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Inspect screenshots for names, account numbers, tabs and notifications visible in pixels.
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Select the PNG files and run the batch cleaner; CRC-damaged files will be skipped.
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Download the resulting ZIP and read the status report to identify skipped images.
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Check extracted PNGs open correctly and compare their visual appearance with the originals.
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Remember that pixel-based secrets require cropping or masking, not metadata removal.
Before you share the result
Always inspect the output visually and verify it using a separate checker where possible. Metadata removal cannot remove identifiable objects, names, addresses, faces or text visible in pixels. Automated text redaction can miss irregular private values.
What this guide does not promise
There is no universal one-click guarantee that a file or link is anonymous. Different apps may add metadata when exporting, and some formats contain unsupported private fields. Use a specialized full-format tool if you need high-assurance removal.