# mat2 privacy rating

Python library and command-line tool that removes metadata from images, audio, video, office documents, PDFs and archives. Includes a service menu for the Dolphin and Nemo file managers.

## Summary

mat2 scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the metadata removal criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://github.com/jvoisin/mat2
- Source code: https://github.com/jvoisin/mat2
- License: LGPL-3.0
- Platforms: Linux
- Category: [Metadata removal](https://privacyratings.com/metadata-removal/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | LGPL-3.0. | https://github.com/jvoisin/mat2/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/jvoisin/mat2 |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free software with no ads; the project directs donations to Tails. | https://github.com/jvoisin/mat2#donations |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/metadata-removal/mat2/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/metadata-removal/mat2.md