What’s an easy way to remove video metadata in batches on Linux?

For a graphical option, try looking for a dedicated video tag editor such as TagEditor. Check that it supports your specific formats and lets you select multiple files before changing anything. Make copies of a few videos first, since stripping all tags can remove useful fields too.

FFmpeg can remove container metadata without re-encoding the video. The general pattern is `ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -map_metadata -1 -c copy output.mp4`. That example handles one file and writes a separate output, so keep the original until you confirm the result. Batch processing and mixed extensions need a little more setup, and the exact command can vary by format.

If you’re okay with a simple desktop workflow, try a metadata-cleaning utility such as MAT2. It’s designed to remove metadata and may handle several media formats, but support depends on the file type and package version. Test it on copies first, especially if you want to preserve every other detail of the files.

One detail to check: the unwanted text might be the video’s embedded title, but it could also be coming from the filename or the player’s display settings. If a title returns after editing, inspect the file with another player or a metadata viewer before running a batch cleanup. That helps avoid changing every file when the label is being added elsewhere.