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Exiv2 Command: Delete All Metadata
Use for delete all metadata with Exiv2. Exact CLI syntax to delete all metadata using Exiv2.
When to use this: Use for delete all metadata with Exiv2.
Destructive Command Warning
Destructive operation. Confirm the target path and keep a backup before executing.
Command Syntax
exiv2 -d a <path/to/file>exiv2 -d a <path/to/file>Command Breakdown
-d- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to delete all metadata using Exiv2.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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