Observed arrival · 2026-09-08
CheckBefore’s Private File Check
A browser-based checker that scans documents and supported images for metadata and hidden sharing risks before they leave your device.
Field notes
The workflow separates inspection from modification: findings are shown first, supported cleanup produces a separate copy, and the copy is rescanned before download. The homepage lists a 20 MB maximum and covers office documents, PDFs, and selected image metadata, while explicitly stating that image pixels are not inspected. An example workbook result distinguishes author metadata that can be cleaned from a hidden worksheet left for user review.
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