# Audio Metadata Compress

Compress or remove metadata and embedded artwork to reduce file size

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-metadata-compress

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** audio, metadata, compress, remove tags, artwork

## Overview

The Audio Metadata Compress tool reduces audio file sizes by removing or compressing metadata tags and embedded artwork. This helps save storage space and improve transfer speeds without altering the audio quality.

## Inputs

- **Audio File** (file): Select an audio file
- **Remove all metadata** (checkbox)
- **Remove embedded artwork** (checkbox)

## When to use

- When you need to send audio files via email or messaging apps with size restrictions.
- When metadata like album art or tags is unnecessary for your intended use.
- To optimize audio files for storage on devices with limited capacity or for faster streaming.

## How it works

- Upload your audio file in a supported format such as MP3 or WAV.
- Select options to remove all metadata or embedded artwork using the provided checkboxes.
- Process the file and download the compressed version with reduced size.

## Use cases

- Reducing podcast episode sizes for quicker upload to hosting platforms.
- Cleaning up music library files to free up disk space on computers or devices.
- Preparing audio samples for web use where minimal file size is essential for loading speed.

## Frequently asked questions

### What audio file formats are supported?

The tool supports common audio formats like MP3, WAV, and others as allowed by the file input.

### Does removing metadata affect the audio quality?

No, only metadata and artwork are removed or compressed; the audio stream remains unchanged.

### Is my file secure during processing?

Files are processed securely and are not stored permanently after download.

### How much can the file size be reduced?

Reduction varies based on the original metadata and artwork size, but it can significantly decrease file size.

### Can I choose which metadata to keep?

Currently, the tool offers options to remove all metadata or artwork; selective retention is not supported.

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## Samples

- [Copyright-Free FLAC Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/flac-samples): Lossless FLAC audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/mp3-samples): Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio
- [Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/wav-samples): Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free Raw PCM Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/pcm-samples): Raw PCM s16le audio samples featuring nature ambience and relaxing music for waveform, playback, and conversion workflows

## Related content

- [Audio Metadata, Tags, Chapters, and Album Art](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/audio-metadata): Prepare music or podcast files by checking tags, managing artwork, adding chapters, and cleaning delivery metadata.